101 Blues Patterns for Bass Guitar

101 Blues Patterns for Bass Guitar
Author: Larry McCabe
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2015-10-19
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610655176

This collection showcases a variety of bass patterns that can be applied to blues recordings and performances, even by the novice. Included among the 101 patterns are ten standard blues turn-arounds and ten standard blues endings that can be used in literally thousands of songs. In addition, the book provides several pages of valuable music theory and other information on blues progressions. In notation and tablature. the companion CD is in split-track play-along format with each bass played four times.

Rock Bass Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Rock Bass Guitar Lessons for Beginners
Author: LearnToPlayMusic.com
Publisher: LearnToPlayMusic.com
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2014-05-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9825320443

Teach yourself how to play bass guitar with our easy rock bass guitar lessons for beginners. ***Comes with online access to free bass videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.*** "I use this book for my bass students. It's a great primer for anyone who wants to play rock bass in a band! Super easy to follow and well written!" - John D, Arkansas Progressive Beginner Rock Bass contains all you need to know to start learning to be a great rock bass guitar player - in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson rock bass tutorial. Suitable for all ages and all types of electric bass guitar. Basic knowledge of how to read music and playing bass is recommended but not required to teach yourself to learn to play bass guitar from this book. Teach yourself: • How to play electric bass guitar • How to play bass guitar notes and bass guitar scales • All the fundamental techniques of rock bass playing including playing with a pick, fingers and slap bass technique • Practical bass guitar theory for learning how to read bass guitar music for beginners and how to read bass guitar tabs for beginners • Bass guitar tips and bass guitar tricks that every player should know when learning bass guitar including a system for playing all over the fretboard and creating bass lines from any type of scale or arpeggio. • Shortcuts for how to learn bass guitar fast by getting the most from bass practice sessions Contains everything you need to know to learn to play the bass guitar today. Features include: • Progressive step-by-step easy bass lessons written by a professional rock bass teacher • Easy-to-read rock bass guitar music and easy rock bass guitar tabs for beginners. • Full color photos and diagrams • 89 rock bass guitar exercises, rock bass lines and rock bass riffs in rock bass, blues bass and funk bass styles Beginner bass lessons have never been this easy for anyone who wants to learn how to play the bass guitar, fast. LearnToPlayMusic.com's rock bass guitar lessons for beginners are used by students and bass guitar teachers worldwide to learn how to play bass guitar. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors, composers and musicians have crafted bass guitar lesson books that are a cut above the rest. We offer a huge selection of music instruction books that cover many different instruments and styles in print, eBook and app formats. Awarded the 'Quality Excellence Design' (QED) seal of approval for eBook innovation, LearnToPlayMusic.com continues to set the standard for quality music education resources.

101 Amazing Jazz Bass Patterns

101 Amazing Jazz Bass Patterns
Author: Larry McCabe
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2015-04-21
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610656288

This book and audio set teaches 101 jazz bass patterns played over chords and chord progressions that are fundamental to the harmonic language of jazz. This is a very useful collection of major, Dorian, and Mixolydian patterns, eight bar patterns, turnaround patterns, and more. Because each pattern is played over a common chord progression, it will be easy to apply these examples in performance. In addition, you'll experience a noticeable improvement in your knowledge of the fingerboard, technical facility, harmonic vocabulary, and the ability to conceive and express modern musical ideas. This book includes a glossary of jazz scales and basic theory for the jazz musician. Ideal for those who currently play blues, country, folk, classical or rock, and desire to venture into jazz. Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

70S Funk & Disco Bass

70S Funk & Disco Bass
Author: Josquin Des Pres
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2001-04-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780634028564

Beginner Bass Guitar Instruction

The Total Rock Bassist

The Total Rock Bassist
Author: Dan Bennett
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2008-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739052693

Pick up this comprehensive book and experience a unique and exciting journey through the diverse world of rock bass playing. From the blues-soaked sound of early rock 'n' roll to the hyperkinetic thrash of modern metal, this book has something for every kind of bassist out there---no matter what your style and preference is. This book breaks down the styles of iconic players and includes authentic-sounding examples. Learn the technique, theory, and song forms needed to be a great bassist, and take the stage in your own rock band. A CD demonstrating the examples in the book is included. Features: Examples in a wide variety of styles including classic rock, metal, punk, blues, reggae, ska, and funk * Basic chord progressions used in thousands of songs * Essential techniques including fingerstyle, pick, slap & pop, tapping, and double-stops * Important rock rhythms and odd time signatures * Lots of scales, triads, arpeggios, and modes, including exotic scales for a modern sound.

Ultimate Beginner Rock Bass Basics

Ultimate Beginner Rock Bass Basics
Author: Tim Bogart
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1996-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781576235690

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. Lessons include technique and hand position, classic bass lines, ballad feels, rock grooves, shuffle and boogie patterns, tapping, harmonics and double stops. Includes complete play-along tracks on CD.

Rock Bass 101

Rock Bass 101
Author: Ed Friedland
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2018-06
Genre: Bass guitar
ISBN: 9781540026682

(Bass Instruction). There's more to rock bass playing than just following the guitarist's left hand! This book with audio demo exercises and full-length tunes available online for download or streaming gives you all the tools you need to construct your own bass lines, creatively and effectively, in a rock context. Learn to play the perfect line for any musical situation on the spot! Topics covered include: tips on playing position and posture * warm-up exercises * essential scales and rhythms * building with octaves, appraoch notes, and fifths * box shapes, pentatonic scales and blues * and rhythmic variations.