Bass

Designed for drummers and bass players, this book/CD lays out a step-by-step approach to combining Afro-Cuban rhythms with rock, funk, and jazz. Video also available (VH0255).

A must-have for any bass player! A must-have for any bass player! This outstanding 197-song collection features note-for-note bass transcriptions with tablature, straight from the original recordings.

This Evolving Bassist is the edition entering into the new millennium, the year 2000. This edition will mark 26 years in publication as "the standard" in bass method books. Through the years since th

Derived from John Patitucci's Electric Bass DCI video. Covering technique and an introduction to musical styles, this instruction puts you on the right road to becoming a working bassist. Includes au

This essential training guide introduces beginning and intermediate bassists to 7 different grooves and provides them with the opportunity to practice alongside all-star musicians John Patitucci, Dav

6 major artists share their vast knowledge and experience in jazz, rock, funk, fusion, and Latin bass. Lincoln Goines, Jimmy Haslip, Alphonso Johnson, Rocco Prestia, Gary Willis, and Victor Wooten co

It's your bass -- take care of it! The Bass Player's Handbook provides bassists with a complete guide to understanding the origin and workings of their instrument. Greg Mooter outlines fundamental con

45 authentic bass transcriptions with tablature covering the full spectrum of classic and modern rock. Artists include Yes, Rush, Grateful Dead, Dream Theater, Pantera, Who, Van Halen, Eagles, Dokken

Learn the trademark bass lines from rock's most influential band! This step-by-step breakdown of Paul McCartney's bass guitar style includes in-depth analysis of 16 Beatles' classics including "All M

Grooving, the marriage of the rhythmic feel to the harmony, should be an integral part of a bassist's practice routine, and author David Keif provides a variety of grooves that will help develop any

This book/CD pack by blues expert Dave Rubin provides bassists with a step-by-step breakdown of the styles and techniques of Motown, with an emphasis on the legendary James Jamerson, "the bassman in

Matching folio to the best-selling album. Includes all the songs plus photos. 56 pages. Songlist: "Battery," "Damage, Inc.," "Disposable Heroes," "Leper Messiah," "Master Of Puppets," "Orion," "The T

Learn the art of creating solid rock bass lines! Whether you're an aspiring or a seasoned bass player, this workshop will help you play with attitude and confidence. It contains a gold mine of riffs

All the stuff you need to know to really play bass. By Bunny Brunel. A guide to contemporary bass technique covering position playing, utilizing scales and modes, chords and harmony, improvising, and

Matching folio to the black album. All the metal crunchers off the best-selling self-titled album. Includes: "Table of Contents," "The Unforgiven," "Enter Sandman," "Sad But True," "Holier Than Thou,"

This book/CD pack by professional bassist Glenn Letsch provides the basic tools for solid, fundamental electric bass playing. It covers topics that all players need to know, such as proper left- and

This book in our outstanding Bible series features note-for-note transcriptions with tablature for 35 rock bass classics. Includes "Another One Bites the Dust," "Badge," "Barracuda," "Come Together,"

Build your funk bass skills. This follow-up to Funk Bass studies the techniques and grooves of today's top funk/fusion bass players. It includes sections on mastering the 2-finger technique, string cr

Dean Peer is an internationally acclaimed solo bass artist and is widely recognized as the authority in the use of bass harmonics. In this book, Dean reveals his revolutionary techniques for expandin

Teach yourself to play the easy way! Includes Level 1 and Level 2 Book/CD and Companion Songbook.

This method gets beginners playing the bass at their own pace through easy-to-understand instr

This complete manual includes scales, exercises, and rock and blues progressions in all the important keys. Can be used by beginning through advanced bassists. Standard notation and tablature. The bo

This book will help any musician unlock the secrets of the Afro-Cuban rhythmic feel. By clearly demonstrating the underlying pattern called the Clave and the comping patterns called Tumbaos which are

Matching folio to their critically acclaimed self-titled album. Includes "Enter Sandman," "Sad But True," "The Unforgiven," "Don't Tread On Me," "Of Wolf And Man," "The God That Failed," "Nothing Els

Gotta get that funk. Classic Funk and R&B Grooves for Bass is an overview of stylistic examples that capture the essence of R&B recordings from Memphis, Muscle Shoals, Motown, Philadelphia, Oakland, a

This is the latest revision of the Melodic Bass Library. The book no longer contains a CD. Otherwise it is the same as the previous package with complete overview of scales and modes and how Jimmy Ha

Adds style and dimension to your grooves by providing a combination of technical training and musical examples. Music examples are written in standard notation and tablature and are demonstrated on t

18 songs transcribed for bass, including "About A Girl," "All Apologies," "Come As You Are," and more. 64 pages.

Matching folio to Metallica's second album, including: "Creeping Death," "Fade To Black," and more.

Note-for-note transcriptions with tab of Jaco's brilliant bass work on 16 songs: "Amerika," "Birdland," "Blackbird," "The Chicken," "Chromatic Fantasy," "Come On, Come Over," "Continuum," "Donna Lee,

Matching folio to the double live LP from this legendary heavy metal group. 15 songs, including "Paranoid," "Iron Man," "The Wizard," "N.I.B.," "Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath," "Snowblind," and more.

This is the right-hand man for players who live and breathe bass, or for beginners who want an all-in-one guide to the instrument that 'shakes the low end' of rock, pop, jazz and more. This handbook

Note-for-note bass transcriptions with tabulature for 10 terrific hits from the Dave Matthews Band. Includes "Ants Marching," "The Best of What's Around," "Crash into Me," "Don't Drink the Water," "R

The 5-string bass is rapidly growing into the future and this is your handbook to meet it there. Besides discussing how to adapt to the differences in the 5-string versus 4-, this book explores the v

This book, designed from MI core curriculum programs, is a comprehensive source for playing bass in a variety of musical styles. Explains hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, muting, vibrato, slap bass groo

This slap bass method book, designed for advanced beginning to intermediate bassists, is based on the understanding and application of modes. The focus is on the concept of groove sculpting from mode

Learn the trademark grooves and solos of the man who revolutionized bass guitar. This book/CD pack will help you take a closer look at Jaco's rich body of work through the structural, theoretical, an

This cool, comprehensive guide provides the history and essential bass lines for 34 different musical styles, including all varieties of pop and rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Caribbe

Learn the art of creating a solid slap bass groove. Whether you're an aspiring or seasoned bassist, this workshop will teach you many of the slap bass lines and styles found in your favorite rock, fu

Learn to play the bass instantly with this revolutionary method! Author Danny Morris has included a wealth of solid bass lines, tips on playing and locking in with a drummer, and strategies to help y

Make your band better, or prepare yourself to join one! This sensational series lets you improve your intuitive sense of timing and improvisation, develop your technique and reading ability, and mast

This excellent book in our Bass Builders series features 101 authentic hip-hop bass lines spanning 25 years of urban music and covering East Coast, West Coast and Down South styles. The accompanying

This must-have manual for all bassists teaches how to play Afro-Cuban and Brazilian styles such as mambo, cha cha cha, bolero, nanigo, songo, merengue, samba, bossa nova, 3/4 bossa nova, baiao, and p

In this book/CD pack, bass legend Ron Carter illustrates step by step the basic concepts of creating bass lines; constructing lines using non-harmonic tones and diverse rhythms; playing in fast tempo

16 hot hits from 2000, transcribed note-for-note for bass including "All the Small Things," "Breakout," "Come Original," "Go Let It Out," "Maria Maria," "Meet Virginia," "Miserable," "Never Let You G

Walk, don't run. A walking bass line is the most common approach to jazz bass playing, but it is also used in rock music, blues, rockabilly, R&B, gospel, Latin, country and many other types of music.

This fun new bass method will help you improve your solos, grooves, and bass lines, no matter what style you play. Accompanying CD includes recorded examples. 112 pages.

A definitive approach to the theory, practice, and performance of electric bass guitar, revised and updated. The original 1984 edition of this title gained wide recognition and acceptance as the best

Exact transcriptions with tablature for 21 bass-heavy Motown faves including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Baby Love," "Dancing in the Street," "Get Ready," "I Just Want to Celebrate," "My Girl,"

Complete bass transcriptions in notes and tablature for 20 of the greatest blues tunes including "As the Years Go Passing By," "Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights)," "Crossroads (Cross Road Blues)," "Don't

You'd be surprised how cool these classic suites, sonatas, and partitas sound on a bass. More important, they'll help to improve your technique, develop your ear, and open up a world of phrasing for

Books 1, 2, and 3 bound together in one easy-to-use volume! The critically acclaimed Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method in a handy composite edition! Contains 3 books and 3 CDs for Levels 1, 2, and 3. T

Based on the proven Fretboard Logic approach. Bass Logic presents the same approach which made Fretboard Logic a #1 bestseller for guitar players.

You'll study at your own pace those th

A supplement to the FastTrack instruction book, this great songbook/CD pack features 8 great songs "All Day and All of the Night," "Best of My Love," "Day Tripper," "Hey Joe," "I Shot the Sheriff," "

This excellent supplement to the instruction books includes 8 favorite songs including "Evil Ways," "Gimme Some Lovin'," "Gloria," "Have I Told You Lately," "Jailhouse Rock," "Time Is on My Side," "T

The whole course in one package. Includes Books 1, 2, and 3. Book 1 explains proper beginning electric bass technique and covers 1st to 5th position. Book 2 deals with more dynamic concepts, including

This comprehensive source for learning to build melodic walking bass lines in all styles pulls together lessons from MI elective courses. The CD includes 31 full-band tracks and demonstrates the exer

The complete guide to reggae and Jamaican bass styles, covering early ska, rock steady, roots reggae, dub, modern ska, dance hall, and more. The book includes performance tips and lessons, authentic

Take the first step towards experiencing the fun of playing rock bass. This book/CD will guide you through everything you need to know to begin laying down solid rock bass lines, technique and hand p

This superb folio contains Paul McCartney's bass lines from ten of The Beatles' greatest hits. In standard notation and bass guitar tab, with top line, lyrics, and chord symbols. Features useful play

Get loose, get thick... get the funk. Critically acclaimed as the best single source for the techniques used to play funk and slap-style bass, this set includes a foreword by John Patitucci and is end

Legendary jazz bassist Ray Brown reveals his lessons and teaching philosophy in this in-depth book. Includes solo exercises and arpeggios; music fundamentals; right- and left-hand positions; scales;

Roscoe Beck, one of today's leading authorities on the blues bass style, guides you through everything you need to know to begin mastering blues bass, including 12-bar blues progression, technique an

Discover the basics of playing bass as you learn hands-on how to play more than 35 Metallica songs. Features instruction by Joe Charupakorn and a CD with complete demonstrations of every lesson. Song

The Ultimate Reference Guide. Published by Musicians Institute Press. This book covers triad and seventh chord arpeggios, patterns covering the entire 4-string neck, easy-to-use fretboard diagrams, in

This companion songbook to the Play Bass Today! method books features 10 great bass songs including "Brick House" (Commodores), "I Saw Her Standing There" (The Beatles), "I Shot the Sheriff" (Bob Mar

Over 140 essential patterns and exercises. Every aspect of slap bass is covered by 2 of today's hottest players--Joaquin des Pres and Bunny Brunell. Tab, 9" x 12", 40 pages.

Complete tab for more-advanced classic hits by the Beatles, Clapton, Rod Stewart, and more. Whether used with a FastTrack method book, or on its own, this is a great collection of very influential and

A very thorough study of blues bass lines covering styles from Texas swing to jazz and rock blues. Along with specific instruction and analysis, plenty of sample blues bass lines are included. Great f

This songbook is correlated to the immensely successful Ultimate Beginner Series "Basics" books. Learn each main riff and lick, then jam with our band on the included play-along tracks. Matching song

Songs bass players need to know. 10 bass favorites, including: The Sunshine Of Your Love * Money * Come Together * Roxanne * and more. Tab. 64 pages.

Supplement your FastTrack method book or use on its own. 8 songs by the Beatles, Clapton, Van Morrison, Van Halen, and others. Perfect for new bands. 9" x 12", 40 pages.

Takes you into advanced bass playing. 96 songs and examples in rock, blues, R&B, funk and other styles; riffs; slap and pop; scales; keys; and more! 48 pages.

All you need to know about the bass fretboard, including scales, intervals, triads, modal patterns, and fundamentals; keys, fingerings, position playing; arpeggios, turnarounds, walking bass lines; h

Improve your melodic play. Provides bassists with understanding of the fingerboard with view to creating melodic basslines. Tools to make you a powerful performer include scales, arpeggios, and how to

Dan Dean teaches bass fundamentals. Outstanding photos and illustrations make the learning easy. Standard notation and tablature are used. The book thoroughly and gradually explains proper beginning e

Craft great songs and become a better songwriter. An accessible reference guide that will quickly lead songwriters to ideas that are at the heart of countless hit songs. The tips and strategies jam-pa