Johannes Brahms (1833-97) was aRomantic German composer and virtuoso pianist, who maintained a classical senseof form in his works. He composed for piano, organ, orchestra, chamberensemble, voice and chorus. This selection of Brahms waltzes has been compiledand arranged from the original piano scores and presented to be played by thesolo instrumentalist. Each piece presents a study in scalic and rhythmicpractice, whilst providing a range of challenging sightreading exercises in a variety of key signatures.

ISBN 9781619118157.

Classical and Contemporary Studies for Bass Guitar combines essential studies from 19th century composer Giovanni Bottesini; the aPaganini of bassa, with contemporary studies by Gilbert Isbin; one of the leading European composers for guitar, lute and bass. These 33 studies will help build not just your technique, but reading abilities and overall musicianship. The material is intended for serious bass students and can be played on a fretted or fretless bass. While Bottesini's works lie firmly in the classical genre, Isbin's studies bring in elements of classical, jazz and world music. All the studies are written in standard bass clef notation as well as tablature. Includes access to online audio recorded by Rob MacKillop for each study.

ISBN 9781513459516. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This book presents selected studies by masterful 19th-century classical guitar composer Fernando Sor, arranged and edited for bass. Drawn from several of Sors collections of studies, this publication aims to provide electric bass players with material that is both didactic and enjoyable to play but could also be used in recital programs. A set of duets provides more advanced players with further study material. Written in standard notation and tablature.

ISBN 9781609748463. The versatility of the Electric Bass has been drawn the attention of musicians and jazz "buffs" throughout the world. While not a lick book itself, this book will teach you the skills necessary to master many contemporary bass lines and patterns. An ideal supplement to any bass method. This well-written text contains solos, etudes, and various studies in a number of positions. In addition, it integrates position playing with riffs, phrases, and chords. It is a valuable course of study that familiarizes the student with key relationships up the neck.

ISBN 9781619119758.

An in-depth study of contemporary bass technique by highly acclaimed jazz bassist, Bernard Brunel. This book of exercises completes and compliments Mel Bay's Complete Book of Bass Essentials. Subjects covered in the 5 lesson divisions include: finger studies, patterns and exercises on major modes, harmonic minor modes, melodic minor modes, harmonic major modes and the diminished and whole-tone scales. Each lesson includes fretboard diagrams of the mode or scale used as well as standard notation to help the student develop good reading skills.

ISBN 9781619119222.

Explore the fretboard and engage your creativity in playing the most awesome musical instrumenta the electric bass! Extreme Bass Grooves reflects the authoras ability to create inspired, rhythmic electric bass compositions that can be played solo or with an ensemble, virtually inviting another instrumentalist to improvise over the bass and percussion lines. Each groove features unique fingering concepts and techniques that will enhance your fretboard knowledge, add new licks to your repertoire, and fuel your desire to become a better bass player. More than simply bass studies, these repetitive, alternately aggressive or hypnotic figures or licks encourage improvisation and would make a refreshing addition to a collegiate recital program. Written in standard bass clef notation and tablature, the collection includes access to online audio of 18 bass and percussion tracks suitable as a foundation for improvisation by any chromatic instrument.

ISBN 9781619113527. This book provides concepts and daily routines to help players gain facility on their instrument by improving technique and avoiding injury. The exercises can be used as a warm-up or as full-speed technical studies. Many of the exercises focus on one hand or the other; others are designed specifically to improve synchronicity between the two hands. It is useful for musicians of any level. The exercises are presented in string numbers, fret numbers and fretboard diagrams rather than standard notation or tab. This book will work for any variety of bass guitar-electric, acoustic, fretless-and the material can easily be adapted for bass guitars with five or more strings.