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| Author | : David Overthrow |
| Publisher | : Alfred Music Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 9780739048030 |
Become a diverse and in-demand bass player by learning bass lines in a wide variety of styles from blues and reggae to funk and heavy metal, analysis of the styles and recordings of pioneering players, fun techniques such as fingerstyle funk, slap & pop, and two-handed tapping, how to really lock in" with the drummer, and much more!"
| Author | : David Overthrow |
| Publisher | : Alfred Music Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2007-05 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 9780739043110 |
The Total Jazz Bassist is a complete jazz method, giving equal treatment to both electric and double bass. Covering styles like bebop, Latin, funk and fusion, this book provides examples and lessons that will help you become a well-rounded bassist. The Total Jazz Bassist also covers theory, technique, tunes, solos, jazz styles, and includes great advice for practicing and doing business. You'll learn to develop walking bass lines, how to solo, bass lines and solo patterns for blues changes and major and minor "two-five-one" progressions, dominant 7th chord scales, approaches for playing "Rhythm Changes," and much, much more! This is the one place to get everything you need to make you not only a great jazz bassist but an asset to any band. A CD demonstrating the examples in the book is included.
| Author | : Pete Sweeney |
| Publisher | : Alfred Music Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 9780739048047 |
Become a diverse and in-demand drummer by learning drumbeats in a wide variety of styles---from rock and jazz to reggae and Afro-Cuban, warm-ups and stick control exercises to improve your technique, reading exercises to prepare you for sight-reading at a gig, practical tips for improving your groove and timekeeping abilities, and much more!
| Author | : Eric Starr |
| Publisher | : Everything |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 2008-04-01 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 9781598694833 |
Be a star on the bass guitar! The bass guitar is an essential instrument in the "big three" styles of music: rock, jazz, and Latin. If you want to learn to play what's often called the heart of a band, you can do it with The Everything Bass Guitar Book with CD. You'll get an introduction to music theory, learn about common bass lines and patterns, and discover how the bass can be used as a solo instrument. Written by two accomplished musicians, this step-by-step guide outlines the basics of playing this versatile instrument, including: Where to find the right equipment--from a bass to an amp and accessories How to read notation and tablature Hand and finger techniques Improvisational methods and ensemble skills By following the easy-to-understand instructions and special audio lessons on CD, you'll learn how to play the bass in no time at all!
| Author | : Noah Baerman |
| Publisher | : Alfred Music Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 2008-08 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 9780739052761 |
The complete course in a variety of music styles, The Versatile Keyboardist features a wide range of techniques and styles for keyboardists who know the significance of being well-rounded, adaptable, and open-minded. The book introduces the essentials of many styles, with examples based on actual songs. Learn the history and important players of each style and gain further understanding of the elements of a great keyboard part. The book also teaches general music theory and fundamental concepts to improve musicians in every style and unleash their potential to become flexible, adaptable, and versatile keyboardists! A CD demonstrating the examples in the book is included.
| Author | : David Overthrow |
| Publisher | : Total Bassist |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009-09 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 9780739060148 |
The Total Funk Bassist is a unique and exciting journey through the diverse world of funk bass. At the heart of great funk playing is rhythm, and this book helps you fully understand that concept. Included are exercises and examples that will help you solidify your command of sixteenth notes, syncopation, and other funky rhythmic concepts. You'll also learn the two essential funk bass techniques---fingerstyle and slap & pop---as well as other advanced techniques. A CD demonstrating the examples in the book is included.
| Author | : David Overthrow |
| Publisher | : Alfred Music Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Bass guitar |
| ISBN | : 9780739006863 |
This book is great for electric bassists who have learned the basics and are ready to take the next step. Beginning with a brief review of reading standard music notation and TAB, this book takes you further into using scales to build bass lines, techniques such as slap & pop, string muting, and walking bass lines. You'll be introduced to ideas such as modes, tetrachords, passing tones and varying rhythmic activity. Author David Overthrow keeps things fun and interesting without sacrificing any important details. A must for any serious bass players.
| Author | : David Overthrow |
| Publisher | : Alfred Music Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 52 |
| Release | : 2002-07 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 9780739028155 |
Learn to serve up funk-a-licious grooves and extract the vibrant percussive sounds hidden in the electric bass. Renowned expert, David Overthrow teaches everything you need to know to get started playing hot slap & pop bass lines. Following a clear and logical progression, each essential technique is covered individually, from hammer-ons and pull-offs to double pops and double stops. Your skills build gradually so learning is easy! Over 100 licks and grooves are provided, plus a special library of bass lines for additional fun. The recording demonstrates all the music featured in the book. A great book for any serious bass player, from beginner to advanced.
| 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.
| Author | : David Overthrow |
| Publisher | : Alfred Music |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 2005-05-03 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 9781457415067 |
Perfect for beginning bassist or players who want to enhance their knowledge. Starting with a review of reading music, this book explains the basics of music theory as it relates to being a great bass player with an easy, step-by-step approach. Before you know it, you'll be using major scales, triads and 7th chords to create cool-sounding bass lines for the most important chord progressions all bassists need to know. Learn to lock in with a drummer and the basics of blues and funk styles. Students, teachers and self-taught players alike will enjoy this thorough, easy-to-use method.
