Bass Methods

This easy-to-understand Electric Bass method is loaded with information. In the words of the author, ' The Electric Bass is in a very exciting developmental period. No longer does it just provide 'low...

The five-string bass is growing rapidly in popularity due to its expanded tonal range plus the added versatility and creativity it offers. Mike Hiland is an accomplished bassist and writer. Building o...

The modern electric bass guitar patterns presented here are designed to teach the student guitarist and bassist the basics of playing effective 'walking bass line' accompaniment for instrumentalists a...

While still available in two separate volumes (MLB93234 and MLB93235) Roger Filiberto 's widely-used beginning Bass method is now available in one comprehensive book! Includes handy arpeggio charts fe...

This handy, 3 1/2' by 5' booklet contains essential chord diagrams in all keys for four-string electric bass. Arranged alphabetically, major, minor, dominant seventh, 7sus, minor 7th, major 7th, dimin...

This book contains ten walking bass lines to ten of the most common chord progressions from jazz standards. These walking bass lines will give you a good basis for what to play and how to outline the...

A user-friendly photo chord guide showing basic chord tones for major, minor, dominant 7th, sus 7, minor 7, major 7, diminished, augmented, sixth, minor 6th, 7#5 and 7b5 chords. The arpeggios for each...

First Lessons Bass is intended to introduce beginning students to the fundamental concepts of playing the electric bass. The material covered in this book is approximately the material covered in the...

First Lessons Bass is intended to introduce beginning students to the fundamental concepts of playing the electric bass. The material covered in this book is approximately the material covered in the...

This method is designed for both the bassists and drummers and its purpose is to help them play together in almost all major musical styles: Rock, Blues, Funk, Rhythm and Blues, Disco/Dance, Reggae, L...

No more trouble with whole- and half-tone calculations, no more bother with scale transpositions and visualizations either! This coursebook provides fretboard charts (24 frets) for every existing scal...

This method features 50 funk grooves for all Bass players willing to have fun while practicing their instrument for hours. To make the approach of these 50 funk grooves easier, a preliminary chapter i...

You are beginning to play the bass and would like to make progress while having fun and without delay? Then you are holding the right method in your hands! On the menu, no less than 50 simple bass lin...

The motto in this tutorial is 'Gained in practice, for use in practice'! What awaits you here? No one- or two-bar riffs and licks, but complete chord progressions performed in the style of illustrious...

Learn five tracks note for note with Phil Williams. This excellent DVD will teach you tracks and techniques from one of the most hugely influential bass players of our time. Track lessons include: > B...

Key Features at Debut > Values, String crossing and Rests > Major scale and Minor Pentatonic major and minor arpeggios, riff playing > Playback skillsRockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled...

Key Features at Grade 2 > Shuffle rhythm, Latin rhythm, Syncopation > Major and Natural Minor. Major and Minor Pentatonic scales. Major and Minor Arpeggios > Playback skillsRockschool builds upon its...

Key Features at Grade 4 > Dynamic control, Ghost notes, Vibrato, solo and improvisation work > Major and Natural Minor. Major and Minor Pentatonic scales. Blues Scales, Major, Minor and Dominant 7th A...

Key Features at Grade 6 > Chords, Double Stop Slapping, Changing Time Signatures > All 5 shapes of the Minor Pentatonic scale. Dorian and Mixolydian Mode Minor 7b5 and Diminished Arpeggios. Dominant 7...

Key Features at Grade 7 > Intricate Fingerstyle, Montuno Lines, Harmonics > Lydian, Phrygian Mode, Major scale and Jazz Melodic Minor scale, Major 9th, Minor 9th and Dominant 9th Arpeggios. Dominant 7...

Key Features at Grade 8 > Time Signature changes, Two Hand Tapping, Fast Blues Bass lines > Whole Tone, Diminished, Natural Minor and Altered Scales, Dominant 7#5, Dominant 7b5, Dominant 7#9, Dominant...

Let's Rock Bass will give you everything you need to know to get started playing the Bass, learn the essentials so you can get seriously good, seriously fast. With over 100 audio tracks, quick guide v...

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 ser...

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 ser...

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.