Bass Methods

Bass-Lines über verschiedene Chord-Progressions in den Stilen Tumbao, Brazilian, Caribbean & South American, Latin Jazz, u.a., sowie Transkriptionen von Pedro Perez,Andy Gonzalez und Oscar Stagnaro, 2...

Immerse yourself in the pulsating rhythmic heart of Cuban music! With "The True Cuban Bass" from the renowned Sher Music Co., you will master authentic playing techniques for both acoustic and electri...

Improvisationsschule für Kontrabass und E-Bass, mit Theorie und Technik, Patterns, transkribierten Basslinien und Solos vieler Bassisten wie Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius, James Jamerson, Ray Brown,...

One of the few method books that focuses exclusively on how to create authentic-sounding walking bass lines. Designed for beginning players or anyone wanting a solid foundation for learning jazz bass.

Licks, Grooves und Patterns sowie viele Transkriptionen von Eddie Gomez, John Patitucci, Scott La Faro, Jimmy Haslip, George Mraz, Gary Willis, Dominique Di Piazza, u.a., incl. 2 CDs mit Solos von Mar...

25th Anniversary Edition, expanded with more audio tracks available! Presser's best-selling Slap It! has a fresh look and enhanced content to celebrate its 25 years as a leader in the funk arena. Oppe...

Bass for Kids is a fun, easy course that teaches children to play bass guitar faster than ever before. Popular songs such as Crazy Train, Every Breath You Take, A Hard Day's Night and Wild Thing keep...

Let's Play Rhythm is one of the most versatile book/CD play-alongs available providing three CDs which offer a complete learning experience. You'll hear master musicians demonstrating the lessons in t...

This is a comprehensive approach to the construction of improvised bass lines. Intended for beginners and professionals alike, the book deals with playing in 2, creating walking bass lines, 3/4 time,...

This book offers richely detailed basic and advanced instructions developed according to the highest of standards. (Sizão Machado)'Impressive technical virtuosity, extensive vocabulary of the Brazilia...

The Bass Grimoire Complete, published by the renowned Carl Fischer, is the ultimate reference guide and definitive holy grail for every ambitious electric bassist. Spanning 139 in-depth pages, this mo...

The bass players complete guide to scales and chords: Bass Basics Major Scales and Modes Harmonic and Melodic Minor Scales and Modes Arpeggio Patterns for all Major, Harmonic and Melodic Minor Scales...

More than a player's manual, this book portrays jazz bass as a vital element of 20th century American music. Citing examples from key recordings in the jazz canon, the book defines the essence of the...

Take your bass groove to the next level! With "Building Walking Bass Lines" from the renowned publisher Hal Leonard, you will master the fundamental craft of walking bass on the electric bass step by...

The ultimate guide for aspiring and advancing bass players: The acclaimed Hal Leonard Bass Method – Complete Edition combines the proven Books 1, 2, and 3 of the Electric Bass Method into one convenie...

This songbook correlates with Book 2 of the Hal Leonard Bass Method, giving beginning students great pop & rock songs to play while they are still learning! Includes 20 favorites: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown...

The Hal Leonard Blues Bass Method is your complete guide to learning blues bass. This book (with audio Access Code) uses classic blues songs and standards to teach you how to lay down your own solid b...

Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove - the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth thro...

Completely revised and enlarged edition! Jazz Bass Compendium is one of the most comprehensive method books. 208 pages filled with information and aspects on jazz bass playing. The right hand: positio...

The ultimate bass line book. Contains 23 chapters on bass line construction and other areas such as sound production, practicing, 'special' effects, blues/rhythm, slow/fast tempos and time/feel. Revie...

Finally, a music theory book designed for bass players of all levels! With this comprehensive workbook, you'll expand your fretboard knowledge and gain the freedom and confidence needed to tackle any...

Expand your bass knowledge with the Bass Lesson Goldmine series! Featuring 100 individual modules covering a giant array of topics, each lesson in this Rock volume includes detailed instruction with p...

Learn the tricks and technique of playing Rockabilly Bass from one of the world's foremost masters, Johnny Hatton. In this book, along with video lessons online, he will teach you: the snap * the slap...

Victor Lemonte Wooten emerged as a once-in-a-lifetime, game-changing bassist in the early '90s, via his highly innovative playing with Bela Flek & the Flektones. Launching his solo career a few years...

Unlock the full potential of your bass fretboard! With "Fingerboard Harmony for Bass" from Hal Leonard's renowned "Bass Builders" series, fusion legend Gary Willis guides you through a deep harmonic a...