For Bass Guitar-Classical and Contemporary Studies for Bass Guitar combines essential studies from 19th century composer Giovanni Bottesini; the “Paganini of Bass” with contemporary studies by Gilbert Isbin; one ofthe 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 beplayed 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 aswell as tablature. Includes access to online audio recorded by Rob MacKillop for each study.

Par AEBERSOLD JAMEY. All the bass lines from the popular Vol. 35 'Cedar Walton' Play-a-long; as played by bass legend Ron Carter! For All musicians wishing to learn fantastic bass lines. While reading from the book, play along with Ron Carter on the CD (CD sold separately with the Vol. 35 play-a-long; see 'related Items' below) until you feel you’ve mastered his “feel” and nuances. Then, using the special stereo separation on all of our Play-A-Long recordings, switch the Mr. Carter's track off and play along by yourself with just the piano and drums! This book (like all the Aebersold bass line transcription books) is a great study in professional bass line construction, and is a natural companion tothe Aebersold Play-A-Longs. Combo instructors can use this book to give their bass students instant, professional bass lines. Includes notes in bass clef with chord symbols above each measure. Includes bass lines to the chord changes of: Bolivia, Cedar’s Blues, Clockwise, Fantasy In D, Firm Roots, Hand In Glove, Maestro, Midnight Waltz, and Ojos De Rojo. / Rép International / Recueil / Guitare Basse

The Bass Guitar Starter Kit is an ideal package for any bass student. All items are contained in a handy, white corrugated carrying case with a plastic handle. Included are Mel Bay's popular Bass Guitar Chord Chart, Bass Scale Chart, First Lessons Bass Method with companion cd, 100 Rock and Roll Bass Workouts and 3 heavy duty bass picks… / Niveau : Débutant / Rock - Starter Kits / Recueil / Guitare Basse

A Fun & Simple Guide to Playing Bass-Have you struggled through tedious lessons and boring instruction books in your desire to learn to play the Bass Guitar? If you wish there was a fun and engaging way to motivate you in your Bass playing quest then All About Bass is it. Whether it's learning to read music playing by ear improvising or all of the above this enjoyable guide will help you to finally start playing your favourite songs in many different styles. Plus learn interesting titbits on Bass makes & models care and maintenance other fretted instruments and other fun stuff about the bass. This fun-filled easy-to-use guide includes: An introduction toBass. Step-by-step music reading instruction. How to play by ear and improvise. Background on various styles of music including dozens of favorite songs. Performing tips. Audio tracks include over 90 tracks for demo and play-along. Over 40 popular songs including All Shook Up Another One Bites the Dust Get up (I Feel like Being) a Sex Machine I Got You (I Feel Good) Message in a Bottle Paperback Writer You Can't Hurry Love and many more.

Par DESPREZ JOSQUIN. When Leo Fender invented the electric bass in the early 1950s, little did he know the musical revolution that would follow. Dozens of musical styles were born as a direct result of his invention. Mel Bay's Encyclopedia of Bass Riffs is an overview of over 40 different musical styles, covering 50 years of electric bass playing. Through a wide variety of stylistic examples, this book explores many musical genres that may have never existed without the electric bass guitar. These examples will undoubtedly add diversity to your musical vocabulary and supplement your style. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Rock and Jazz - Licks and Phrases / Répertoire / Guitare Basse

Anyone interested in learning to play electric bass can pick up this book and get started right away. This well-paced, comprehensive method covers everything from basic to advanced techniques. Beginning concepts include the basics of the instrument, reading music, and building bass lines using scales, modes, and chord progressions. For the intermediate player, it takes you further into using scales, techniques such as slap and pop, string muting, walking bass lines, modes, tetrachords, passing tones, and varying rhythms. The book concludes with ideas designed to guide you into high-level bass playing, such as rhythm changes, tritone substitution, odd time signatures, chord playing, a study of Latin grooves, reggae, ska, and advanced funk bass lines. Whether you are starting to learn the bass or are an advanced player looking to give your playing more nuance, Electric Bass Method Complete is all you will ever need. An MP3 CD demonstrating examples in the book is included. / Guitare Basse

Worship Band Playalong Volume 1-The Worship Band Play-Along series is a flexible tool for worship leaders and bands. Each volume offers five separate correlated book/CD packs: Guitar Keyboard Bass Drumset and Vocal.Bands can use the printed music and chord charts to play live together and members can rehearse at home with the CD tracks. Worship Leaders without a band can play/sing along with the CD for a fuller sound. The eight songs in each volume follow a similar theme for easy set selection and the straightforward arrangements are perfect for bands of any level.

Key Features at Grade 8 Time Signature changes Two Hand Tapping Fast Blues Bass lines Whole Tone Diminished Natural Minor and Altered Scales Dominant 7#5 Dominant 7b5 Dominant 7#9 Dominant 7b9 Arpeggios and Dominant 7th Major 7th and Minor 7th Chords. Diminished Arpeggio and Stylistic Study Session Work Rockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer. Bass Syllabus features Plot your stylistic specialism - follow your preferred style up through the grades TAB and Standard Notation 6 Performance pieces 6 varying styles Fact files - band and artist background information with recommended further listening Walkthroughs -  Hints and Tips on the tricky sections of the songs Download card with full mixes

Bass Play-Along Volume 13-The Bass Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab listen to the online audio to hear how the bass should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks.The melody and lyrics are included in the book in case you want to sing or to simply help you follow along. The online audio is available for streaming or download using the unique access code printed inside the cover.This pack includes the songs All My Loving • Back in the U.S.S.R. • Day Tripper • Eight Days a Week • Get Back • I Saw Her Standing There • Paperback Writer andTaxman.

Nathan East Eric Clapton's lontime bassist is one of the most respected musicians and sought-after sidemen in the industry. In this DVD Nathan breaks down his unique style of playing demonstrating how he builds his impeccable chops creates solos and grooves plays walking bass lines and interacts with a rhythm section. The DVD includes an in-depth interview with NAthan in which he speaks candidly aboyut his personal triumphs covering topics such as getting started in the music business breaking into studio playing and even revealing his favourite superstar to tour with! Also includes iPod ready files to watch listen and learn on the go!

Brian Emmel. Develop your own bass grooves and chops over various slap-related styles of music. Matching CD features recordings of all examples. For advanced beginning to intermediate bassists.

Play-Along Tracks For Developing Your Blues Bass Performnace Skill. Par ROSE FRANK DE. Welcome to the School of the Blues Lesson Series! This book and recording were created to help give you context to all the music you worked so hard to learn. The recorded Play-Along Trax have no bass. This gives you the opportunity to work on your blues bass patterns. I have used several different keys and tempos throughout these Play-Along Trax. These Play-Along Trax give you a very realistic example of how you would play live with a band. Music examples are kept fairly simple to make sure this book is accessible to bass players just above the beginning level. For best understanding of these techniques refer to Mel Bay's Blues Bass, Level 1 (MB21063BCD). Lastly, all the references in this book are written for a right-handed four string electric bass. If you play a 5 string bass you just need to extend the examples to include your B string. If you play left-handed then you need to reverse any references to the left and right hands. We will use standard music notation along with bass tablature (TAB) for this book. / Niveau : Débutant / Blues - Play Along / Tablatures / Guitare Basse Tablatures

This book was designed to demonstrate the many different styles music available for bassists to play and to give the student ideas as to what to play in different situations. There are many other method books available for bassthat teach all sorts of styles and techniques. This book shows you how when and where to use all the wonderful information found in those books. It will help you get a better understanding of most of the contemporary styles thatwill get you started on your journey as a working and playing bassist. The styles covered are Blues Rock and Roll Country Funk Latin Jazz and Rhythm & Blues. Examples are in notation only for four-string bass. The CDincludes most of the examples from the book.

Key Features at Grade 6 Chords Double Stop Slapping Changing Time Signatures All 5 shapes of the Minor Pentatonic scale. Dorian and Mixolydian Mode Minor 7b5 and Diminished Arpeggios. Dominant 7th and Minor 7th Chords. Stylistic Study Session Work Rockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer. Bass Syllabus features Plotyour stylistic specialism - follow your preferred style up through the grades TAB and Standard Notation 6 Performance pieces 6 varying styles Fact files - band and artist background information with recommended further listening Walkthroughs -  Hints and Tips on the tricky sections of the songs Download card with full mixes

Key Features at Grade 2 Shuffle rhythm Latin rhythm Syncopation Major and Natural Minor. Major and Minor Pentatonic scales. Major and Minor Arpeggios Playback skills Rockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer. Bass Syllabus features Plot your stylistic specialism - follow your preferred style up through thegrades TAB and Standard Notation 6 Performance pieces 6 varying styles Fact files - band and artist background information with recommended further listening Walkthroughs -  Hints and Tips on the tricky sections of the songs Download card with full mixes