Omnibus Edition revised-This Omnibus Edition contains the complete Absolute Beginners Bass course in one complete and convenient package! The Absolute Beginners method has been designed to tellyou everything you need to know from the very first time you pick up your Bass Guitar. This edition also features a unique download card with professional demonstration and accompaniment tracks allowing you to start playing musicright away.In one great book you'll get:A look-and-learn course that uses clear pictures instead of long explanationsPractical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about setting up playing and maintenanceAudio tracks on the accompanying download card show you how things should soundFull-length accompaniment tracks to play along with!This complete OmnibusEdition of Absolute Beginners Bass Guitar contains possibly all the information and practical guidance you'll need to learn the very basics of the Bass right up to playing your first tunes. Writtenby established bassist and teacher Phil Mulford you will be introduced to the parts of the Bass Guitar tuning and how to hold it before rapidly learning your first notes grooves bass lines and by the end of book 2 riffs slapping funk and a full song!If you are looking for an 'owner's manual' approach to learning to play the Bass Guitar that makes it easier than ever before look no further than this collated edition of AbsoluteBeginners now featuring a practical download card.

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Alfred???s Basic Bass Method is the newest addition to the Alfred???s Basic family of methods featuring clear well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock blues country and jazz. Lots of photos and diagrams make learning easy and the DVD includes iPod-compatible video that is perfect for the visual learner. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred???s Basic Bass Method-the first and best choice for today???s beginning guitar students. Book 1features all the necessities including how to hold your bass tuning your bass right-hand and left-hand technique basics of reading music notes on all four strings scales licks and songs how to read TAB playing slides and accents and photos and diagrams. The DVD included features iPod-compatible video that is perfect for the visual learner.

Learning to play Bass Guitar is a great experience but getting started can be a challenge! Here at last is a book that helps you familiarise yourself with the instrument and then gets you playing -fast!Full-colour pictures clear diagrams and really practical advice combine to make Start-Up Bass Guitar do exactly what it says on the cover. You'll start off on the right track and that makes everythingelse come more easily.Contents include:Choosing equipmentHolding your BassTuningTips on practiceReading musicPlaying riffsPlayingscalesAlternating BassWalking Bass linesBlues Reggae Funk Rock and Latin-style Bass lines

A topic not often broached for bass guitar improvising a solo can be a scary and mysterious situation for many bass players. Have no fear! This excellent book/CD pack delivers all you need to become a master soloist no matter what style of music you play. Featuring loads of solo exercises clear and concise theory discussion and plenty of play-along tracks you'll learn the tricks and tools of soloing for bass. Covers: major scale modes melodic minor scale modes harmonic minor scale modes symmetrical scales modal interchange key-center playing scale substitutions superimposition and more!

A series of instruction books with CD for guitar bass keyboard and drums. They're easy to use with step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams so the complete beginner can quickly master basic playing techniques and learn toplay great songs. What's more Fast Track is different from any other instruction book. Each tutor has an accompanying songbook with CD featuring music from famous artists... The Beatles Eric Clapton Billy Joel Jimi Hendrixand many more. In fact Fast Track has everything for the complete beginner who wants to play like a top professional.

The Fast track books form a series of instruction books with CD for guitar bass keyboard and drums. They're easy to use with step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams so the complete beginner can quickly master basic playingtechniques and learn to play great songs. What's more Fast Track is different from any other instruction book. Each tutor has an accompanying songbook with CD featuring music from famous artists... The Beatles Eric Clapton Billy Joel Jimi Hendrix and many more. In fact Fast Track has everything for the complete beginner who wants to play like a top professional.

We have all heard bass lines that literally make the song. The purpose of this book is to integrate sight-reading ability with the facility to create such original and memorable bass lines. The author includes studies and examples in rock blues jazz reggae funk Calypso and other styles- all while imparting new playing skills and essential music theory.This book is not a shortcut method but rather offers a clear overall perspective of learning to play the bass in popular styles. The appendix includes information on key signatures scale patterns and a versatile chart of chord spellings from major triads to 13th chords. Written primarily in standard notation with a fewfretboard scale diagrams this book will give you the comprehensive fretboard knowledge and improved sight-reading ability you need to become The Literate Bassist you were meant to be!

John Richards. The beginner's guide to playing bass using popular songs to explain the fundamentals. Note positions and rudiments taught with clear text diagrams and photographs.

This clear comprehensive Corey Dozier Wall Chart includes four movable scale diagrams for each scale on the 5-string Bass. Learning and practicing these scales will allow you to play the correct notes whencreating Bass lines and will provide you with a solid musical foundation. Ideal for display in your bedroom or practice room this chart will help you to develop the muscle memory needed to shred scales in every key.

This series of tutor books features step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams ideal for the complete beginner. Quickly master basic playing techniques and learn to play great songs with the accompanying CD featuring musicfrom Eric Clapton Billy Joel Jimi Hendrix and many more.

The Mel Bay Electric Bass Chord Reference Wall Chart is a fantastic addition to help you play the Bass! It clearly presents chord arpeggio diagrams for fourteen chord types from each chromatic root. Also includes a bassnote finder chart through fret 15 for the 4-string bass. Dimensions: 35' x 24' durable coated paper.

This book will give bassists insight into many of the scales used in jazz. Each scale is presented with standard notation tablature and fingering patterns for both one octave and two octaves. The book starts with the basic majorscales then delves into the modes (Lydian Phrygian etc.) altered scales bebop scales pentatonic scales blues scales and symmetric scales (diminished scales whole-tone scales and chromatic scales). If you are not familiarwith these terms don't fear; they are explained clearly in the book. Along the way the authors offer advice and exercises to help you use the scales in improvisation. While not going into great depth or giving numerous examplesfor each scale this book will give the bassist a thorough understanding of the wide variety of scales available for improvising. Plan to spend some time practicing and working out your own patterns once you have mastered the onesin the book. The scale fingerings presented are applicable to both electric and upright Bass.

Description Play with metallica, iron maiden, nirvana and others. 10 leadsheets for bass players, each on one double page with tab version as additional leadsheet. No more turning pages while playing along. Including CD with full version and play-along version as mp3. very good readability – clearly marked songparts. Songlist All Along The Watchtower [Jimi Hendrix Experience, The] Born To Be Wild [Steppenwolf] Holy Smoke [Iron Maiden] Just Like A Pill [Pink] Nichts Passiert [Silbermond] Nothing Else Matters [Metallica] Rusted From The Rain [Talent, Billy] Smells Like Teen Spirit [Nirvana] Testify [Rage Against The Machine] When I Come Around [Green Day]

Bass Secrets brings together 48 columns highlighting specific topics-ranging from the technical to the philosophical-from masters such as Stu Hamm Randy Coven Tony Franklin and Billy Sheehan. They cover topics including tapping walking bass lines soloing hand positions harmonics and more. Clearly illustrated with musical examples.