Stuart Clayton

Basic Bass Workout

Starting with the basics of tning up and finding your way around the fretboard, the book then presents a series of tutorials covering:

> All aspects Notation and Tablature
> How to form an effective practice schedule
> The basics of major/minor diatonic harmony
> Left hand accuracy and exercises
> Phrasing techniques including slurs, trills, bending and vibrato
> Playing fingerstyle, muting and the travelling thumb
> Slap Bass - how it works and when to use it
> Playing with a pick
> How to arrange and transcribe
You will even find a section covering the bass itself, how to buy an instrument and what to look for in your own price range. Soon you will find yourself accomplished and confident in a large variety of musical situations.