The introductory method for the Bass:The Bass is one of the essential instruments in music. Playing the Bass can be a lot of fun. Maybe you don’t only want to play some songs in a band but to start a career as a professional bassist?Whatever you do with the instrument this book will teach you:the fundamental knowledge to pursue your ambitionsbasic music theorythe various playing techniquesthe finger exercises and much more.In addition I will show you rhythm exercises scales and musical examples which will facilitate your start into music. The accompanying CD is your playing and practicing aid andwill certainly increase your motivation.Always keep in mind: Enjoy playing!

A comprehensive source for learning to build melodic walking Bass lines in all styles for Acoustic or Electric Bass. The accompanying CD includes 31 full-band tracks and features Peter Erskine and Mike Wofford. The aim of thisbook is to help you understand the various techniques used to construct a good walking bass line which are inherent to traditional jazz playing and other forms of music such as blues rock country gospel.

A hands-on guide to bass guitar repair. With photographs diagrams and sketches made by the author John LeVan and some provided by manufacturers. It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars. Learn howto: •

Dutch version of Absolute Beginners: Bass Guitar. Each book in this fantastic series contains practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about setting up playing and maintenance.

Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Bass series Rockschool have commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus. The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimed recordingstudios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel authenticity and musicianship. Featuring: Talking Heads - Psycho Killer The Supremes - Ain't Too Proud To Beg Otis Redding - (Sittin' on) The Dock Of The Bay Gnarls Barkley - Crazy Mary J Blige - Family Affair The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary 6 Rockschool Originals Plus: Band and artist fact files with recommended listening In-depth walkthroughs of every track Easy-access downloadable audio Example tests and exercises

An easy to follow DVD to take your Bass playing to a higher level! Clear and detailed instruction both on-screen and in the accompanying 80-page booklet create an amazing learning experience that cannot fail. Experienced musician and tutor Professor Anthony Vitti's proven method will improve the fundamnetal skills that are necessary to freely express yourself on the Bass guitar in many musical styles. The exercises and demonstrations are intuitive and interesting but are still easy to understand and can be applied to all levels of ability and styles. Topics covered include: Fingering Exercises Interval and Ear training Funk/R&B techniques Rhythm studies.

Bass Play-Along Volume 29-The Bass Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab listen to the CD to hear how the bass should sound and then play-along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want or sing or to simply help you follow along. The CD is playable on any CD player and is also enhanced so Mac and PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch. This volume features eight songs by the English rock and blues guitarist and songwriter Eric Clapton including After Midnight I Shot The Sheriff Lay Down Sally Layla andWonderful Tonight.

This exclusive DVD captures one of the highly acclaimed clinics presented by celebrated jazz musicians and educators David Friesen (bass) and Jerry Hahn (guitar) during their 2003 tour sponsored by high-end handmade string manufacturer Thomasik-Infeld.The workshop aims to broaden students' vision of music by explaining: practice techniques how to listen what to listen for strengthening the time feel participating in a small group format understanding purpose and commitment and more.

In order to be able to express yourself freely with the instrument a good technique is essential. But this technique should be discreet and become both natural and instinctive so that it can serve the music. This can be achieved by practising specific exercises like those presented throughout this method. This book details a vast practice programme covering the right hand technique first with both the traditional and the so-called ?floating thumb? positions and the different left hand techniques including physical exercises to loosen the fingers as well as preparatory exercises for hammer-ons pull-offs slides and shifts. But this method doesn?t stophere! It will let you practise ghost notes staccatos and accents not to mention chords barring tapping harmonics palm mute picking and slap techniques. Throughout the different chapters examples will help you to musically put these technical exercises into practice. The DVD gives you the opportunity to watch all the gestures in detail which will definitely help you make technical progress. In order to be able to express yourself freely with the instrument a good technique is essential. But this technique should be discreet and become both natural and instinctive so that it can serve the music. This can be achieved by practising specific exercises like those presented throughout this method. This book details a vast practice programme covering the right hand technique first with both the traditional and the so-called ?floating thumb? positions and the different left hand techniques including physical exercises to loosen the fingers as well as preparatory exercises for hammer-ons pull-offs slides and shifts. But this methoddoesn?t stop here! It will let you practise ghost notes staccatos and accents not to mention chords barring tapping harmonics palm mute picking and slap techniques. Throughout the different chapters examples will help you to musically put these technical exercises into practice. The DVD gives you the opportunity to watch all the gestures in detail which will definitely help you make technical progress.

Progressive Rock Bass --Creative unconventional complex and experimental progressive rock represents the pinnacle of musicianship in the rock world and now with this exceptional book and CD pack you can explore and study many of the concepts and techniques behind progressive rock bass playing.Learn the methods of prog heroes like Geddy Lee Chris Squire Tony Levin Greg Lake and more. Over 65 tracks for demonstration and play-along are included on the accompanying CD!

10 of today's most influential bass players come together to bring you the Star Licks All-Star Bass SeriesJames Jamerson Jr.Louis JohnsonAbe LaborielNathan EastChuck RaineyFreddie WashingtonVerdine WhiteLarry GrahamByron MillerNeil Stubenaus. On this DVD all 10 artists take an in-depth look at right hand techniques covering rhythm ideas concepts on developing speed and a variety of fingering techniques including: slap and pop flamenco style and multi-finger picking.

Harvey Vinson. Scales exercises rock and blues progressions for all grades in all the important keys. Standard notation and tablature plus full colour note-finder poster.