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: BT.MUSBM11913

ISBN 9781846095023. English.

Since it first appeared in the 1930s, the concise, clear content of the best-selling A Tune A Day series has revolutionised music-making in the classroom.

The A New Tune A Day books have the samelogical,gentle pace, and keen attention to detail, but with a host of innovations: The inclusion of an audio CD – with actual performances and backing tracks – will make practice even more fun and exciting, and theexplanatorydiagrams and photographs will help the student to achieve the perfect technique and tone.

This book contains:

• Advice on equipment
• Instructions for an effective technique and acomfortableposture
• Explanatory section on reading music
• Easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages
• Audio CD with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks and audio examples.
• Partlycompatible with ANew Tune A Day Guitar and Drums
• Tests to check progress and comprehension
• Useful pull-out chart giving note positions and common scales.

About A New Tune A Day

Since it first appeared in the 1930s, the concise, clear content of the best-selling A Tune A Day series has revolutionized music-making in the classroom and the home. Now, for the first time, C. Paul Herfurth's original books have been completely rewritten with new music and the latest in instrumental technique for a new generation of musicians. The A New Tune A Day books have the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail, but with a host of innovations: the inclusion of an audio CD-with actual performances and backing tracks-will make practice even more fun and exciting, and the explanatory diagrams and photographs will help the student to achieve the perfect technique and tone. This book contains: easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages; tips for technique; improvising hints; audio CD with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks, and audio examples; great music, including duets and ensemble pieces; useful pull-out fingering chart

SKU: BT.REBDGB0510

French.

SKU: BT.VOLMB357

ISBN 9788863883510. French.

Perfectly adapted and suitable for Bass guitarists who want to get started and take a step forward playing current styles, as well as experienced Bass players who want to hone their skills.

This book begins with arevision on written music, and explains the basics of theory necessary to become a very good Bass player with an easy and progressive approach. Unknowingly, you will use major chords, triads and scales of 7me to create Bass linesfor sounding out the most important scales that any Bass player should know.

You will also learn the basics of blues and funk styles to play in perfect sync with the drummer . Whether you 're a student, teacherorself-taught, you will enjoy this simple, meticulous method.