Classic Gems for Electric Bass: Seven Solos and One Duet: Inside: The Music o…
What we find lacking is a thoughtful, graded approach to learning solos for electric bass. All are presented in both standard notation and TAB form. Of greatest importance is that this book exceeds its intended goal: to enable each student to experience the emotional and musical joy of playing not just one, but many pieces of music from start to finish.
Alfred’s Basic Bass Method 2: The Most Popular Method for Learning How to Play
Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred’s Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Alfred’s Basic Bass Method is the newest addition to the family, and features clear, well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock, blues, country, and jazz. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred’s Basic Bass Method—the first and best choice for today’s beginning bass students. Book 2 covers triplets, 6/8 and 12/8 time, new notes and scales, how to create bass lines, dynamics, hammer-ons and pull-offs, the blues, slap and pop technique, and licks in the styles of famous bass players.
Bass Chord Encyclopedia
Yes, you can play chords on your bass! The bass guitar is under-exploited as a chordal instrument. There are many uses for chords on the bass—from jazz chord solos to heavy-funk power riffs. This book explores these applications and offers you the opportunity to put them to use with the enclosed CD. The CD features eight extended play-along tracks in styles including jazz, funk, blues and rock. Whether you are just beginning, or are looking to deepen your understanding of the instrument and infuse your playing with exciting new possibilities, this book is for you. The Bass Chord Encyclopedia is your ultimate resource for chord voicings on the four- and five-string bass guitar.