SKU: MB.93822
ISBN 9780871669582. UPC: 796279004152. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
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 few fretboard 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.
SKU: HL.2500189
ISBN 9781575603339. UPC: 073999196351. 9x12 inches. Joe Charupakorn Book/Online Audio.
Discover the basics of playing bass as you learn hands-on how to play more than 35 Metallica songs. Features instruction by Joe Charupakorn and audio tracks with complete demonstrations of every lesson. Songs include: Battery â?¢ Blackened â?¢ The Call of Ktulu â?¢ Damage, Inc. â?¢ Enter Sandman â?¢ Eye of the Beholder â?¢ Fade to Black â?¢ Fuel â?¢ Hero of the Day â?¢ Mama Said â?¢ Master of Puppets â?¢ One â?¢ Ride the Lightning â?¢ Seek and Destroy â?¢ The Unforgiven â?¢ Until It Sleeps â?¢ and more. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
About Hal Leonard Guitar Method
The world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method is preferred by teachers because it makes them more effective while making their job easier. Students enjoy its easy-to-follow format that gives them a solid music education while letting them play songs right away. The Hal Leonard Guitar Method provides a complete system to playing success which includes three levels of instruction and a myriad of play-along supplemental songbooks that let students play great songs while they're still learning to play.