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Bass Methods

Learning to play the bass guitar opens up a world of musical possibilities. As a foundational instrument in many genres, the bass provides rhythm and harmony, making it essential for any aspiring musician. With various bass methods available, beginners can explore techniques that enhance their skills, from fingerstyle to slap bass. Understanding music theory and practicing scales can significantly improve proficiency, allowing players to jam with others or create their own compositions. Whether you’re drawn to rock, jazz, or funk, mastering the bass can lead to a fulfilling musical journey.

Chuck Sher, Oscar Stagnaro

The Latin Bass Book

A Practical Guide

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...

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...

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Carlos del Puerto, Silvio Vergara

The True Cuban Bass

for Acoustic or Electric Bass

Includes CD of either historic Cuban recordings or Carlos playing each exercise. Many transcriptions of complete bass parts for tunes in different Cuban styles - the roots of salsa. Written in both En...

Includes CD of either historic Cuban recordings or Carlos playing each exercise. Many transcriptions of complete bass parts for tunes in different Cuban styles - the roots of salsa. Written in both En...

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Ed Fuqua

Walking Bassics

The Fundamentals of Jazz Bass Playing

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.

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.

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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,...

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,...

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Chuck Sher, Marc Johnson

Concepts for Bass Soloing

English Version

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...

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...

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Joel Di Bartolo, Joel DiBartolo

Serious Electric Bass By Joel Di Bartolo

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...

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...

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  • Alfred Publishing
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Ed Friedland

Hal Leonard Bass Method

Complete Edition (Books 1, 2 and 3)

The critically acclaimed Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method - Second Edition in a handy composite edition! Contains 3 books and 3 Online Audio for Levels 1, 2 and 3.

The critically acclaimed Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method - Second Edition in a handy composite edition! Contains 3 books and 3 Online Audio for Levels 1, 2 and 3.

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Paul Westwood

Bass Bible 2

A History of Styles and Techniques

Here it is: Volume 2 of Paul Westwoods famous Bass Bible! It has a similar structure to the first volume, so you will immediately feel at home. But of couse, thanks to various feedback, new topics hav...

Here it is: Volume 2 of Paul Westwoods famous Bass Bible! It has a similar structure to the first volume, so you will immediately feel at home. But of couse, thanks to various feedback, new topics hav...

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Bruce Gertz

Let's Play Rhythm

Variations on Rhythm Changes for the Study of Improvisation, Ear Training and Composition - B.C. Edition

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...

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...

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James Jamerson

Standing in the Shadows of Motown

The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson

Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove - the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands and made it impossible for anyone to sit still while listening to a Mo...

Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove - the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands and made it impossible for anyone to sit still while listening to a Mo...

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John Goldsby

The Jazz Bass Book

Technique and Tradition

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...

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...

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Putter Smith

Jazz Bass Improvisation

A Guide to Chords, Scales, Arpeggios & Other Concepts and Techniques for the Advancing Bassist

Discover new ways to advance your bass improvisation skills through systematic practice techniques, chord/scale studies, and innovative theory concepts. Whether you play electric, acoustic or upright...

Discover new ways to advance your bass improvisation skills through systematic practice techniques, chord/scale studies, and innovative theory concepts. Whether you play electric, acoustic or upright...

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Mike Richmond

Modern Walking Bass Technique

A Contemporary Rhythmic Approach

Ein moderner, rhythmischer Ansatz zum Aufbau von Basslinien für E-Bass, Kontrabass, Tuba, Orgel, Synthesizer und für Arrangeure. Akkordsymbole sind enthalten. Mit Fotos, Diskographien und mehr.

Ein moderner, rhythmischer Ansatz zum Aufbau von Basslinien für E-Bass, Kontrabass, Tuba, Orgel, Synthesizer und für Arrangeure. Akkordsymbole sind enthalten. Mit Fotos, Diskographien und mehr.

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Tony Oppenheim

Slap It!

Funk Studies for the Electric Bass

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...

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...

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Order no.: PRES414-41138

The complete guide to playing the Bass Guitar from one of the great masters of the instrument, this is the modern 'how to' book bass guitar players have been waiting for. Noel Redding's years as the b...

The complete guide to playing the Bass Guitar from one of the great masters of the instrument, this is the modern 'how to' book bass guitar players have been waiting for. Noel Redding's years as the b...

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  • Carl Fischer
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David C. Gross

Harmonic Colours for Bass

A Musical Approach to Chord and Scale Relationships

Harmonic Colours for Bass is designed add style and dimension to your grooves by providing a combination of technical training and musical examples. Music examples are written in standard notation and...

Harmonic Colours for Bass is designed add style and dimension to your grooves by providing a combination of technical training and musical examples. Music examples are written in standard notation and...

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Akkorde für Bassgitarre in Noten und Griffbildern, incl. Bass Licks, Rock, Funk, Jazz, Soul, Slap

Akkorde für Bassgitarre in Noten und Griffbildern, incl. Bass Licks, Rock, Funk, Jazz, Soul, Slap

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  • Quickstep Musikverlag
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Martin Engelin

Electric Bass Basics

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 start a ca...

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 start a ca...

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Werner Pöhlert

Schule für Elektro-Bass

mit Anleitung zur Improvisation nach dem Akkordsymbol

Schule mit Anleitung zur Improvisation nach dem Akkordsymbol Dies ist die erste Schule, die für den Elektro-Bass veröffentlicht wurde. Hier wird vor allem auch das improvisierende Spiel nach dem Akkor...

Schule mit Anleitung zur Improvisation nach dem Akkordsymbol Dies ist die erste Schule, die für den Elektro-Bass veröffentlicht wurde. Hier wird vor allem auch das improvisierende Spiel nach dem Akkor...

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Ron Middlebrook

Bass Guitar Chords

84 of the most popular chords for bass guitar, including: finger placement, note construction, chromatic charts and most commonly used bass scales. Also has helpful explanation of common 2-5-1 progres...

84 of the most popular chords for bass guitar, including: finger placement, note construction, chromatic charts and most commonly used bass scales. Also has helpful explanation of common 2-5-1 progres...

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John Hatton

Rockabilly Bass

Slap Technique, Creating Bass Lines & the Rudiments of Rockin' String Bass

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...

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...

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Music Theory for Bass Players

Demystify the Fretboard and Reveal Your Full Bass Potential!

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...

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...

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David C. Gross

6-String Bassics

Skalen, Akkorde, Modes und Arpeggios sowie Two-handed Tapping auf dem 6-Saiter, mit 99 Demo-Tracks auf Online Audio

Skalen, Akkorde, Modes und Arpeggios sowie Two-handed Tapping auf dem 6-Saiter, mit 99 Demo-Tracks auf Online Audio

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Bass players of all levels will find a wealth of practical music knowledge in this special book and Online Audio package. Acclaimed bassist and music theory professor Sean Malone will take you on a jo...

Bass players of all levels will find a wealth of practical music knowledge in this special book and Online Audio package. Acclaimed bassist and music theory professor Sean Malone will take you on a jo...

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