Blues Bass Made Easy
Blues Bass Made Easy

Author: CHRIS MATHEOS

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-12-17

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1610653254

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Here is something for every blues bassist, studying blues patterns and chord progressions. Examples focus on basic patterns, chord progressions, and playing with a band. Covered here are Chicago, New Orleans, Memphis, swing, gospel, zydeco, Texas, and other different styles of blues bass playing. the companion CD features all examples recorded with a professional band. Audio includes band examples with and without bass so students can hear it and play along. 25 examples included, written in bass clef and tab.

Country Bass Guitar Made Easy
Country Bass Guitar Made Easy

Author: Larry McCabe

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated

Published: 2015-11-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786686315

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This book and audio download set teaches the basics of country bass playing in a fun, 'quick access' format. In a minimum amount of time, you will learn the bass part to 22 popular traditional songs including train songs ('New River Train'), gospel standards ('Amazing Grace'), Waltzes ('Knoxville Girl'), bluegrass songs ('Don't Let Your Deal Go Down'), country blues ('Corrine, Corrina') and more. All bass parts are written in both tablature and standard notation exactly as played on the audio recording. Extra lyrics are provided for singers.This stereo recording enables you to 'sit in' with a country band that includes a singer, rhythm guitar and bass. To facilitate learning, each of the 22 songs is performed at two tempos: moderate and 'slowpoke.' The stereo format allows you to hear the bass guitar clearly isolated on the right speaker. Includes access to online audio.

Motown Bass Classics (Songbook)
Motown Bass Classics (Songbook)

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1998-12-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1458452484

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(Bass Recorded Versions). Exact transcriptions with tab for 21 bass-heavy Motown faves: Ain't No Mountain High Enough * Baby Love * Dancing in the Street * Get Ready * I Just Want to Celebrate * My Girl * My Guy * Stop! in the Name of Love * Where Did Our Love Go * You Can't Hurry Love * and more.

Beginning Electric Bass
Beginning Electric Bass

Author: David Overthrow

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739006894

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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.

Classic Ragtime Guitar
Classic Ragtime Guitar

Author: Stefan Grossman

Publisher: Grossman Guitar Workshop

Published: 2001-12

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780786659197

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The study of classic ragtime guitar is very challenging. For this set of lessons for the intermediate and advanced guitarist we have picked four ever-popular rags. You have the advantage in this series of learning from three different teachers, each with his own individual approach. 32 page tab/music book with three compact discs. LESSON ONE: The classic rag that started the "ragtime revival" was The Entertainer. This was used in the soundtrack for the film The Sting. It is a lyrical four part classic rag written by Scott Joplin. This lesson is taught by Stefan Grossman. LESSON TWO: One of the most popular classic rags written by Scott Joplin was his Maple Leaf Rag. Duck Baker teaches his arrangement to this highly syncopated and energetic classic rag. This is followed by Silver Swan. Stefan Grossman is your teacher for this beautiful classic rag. LESSON THREE: Our last lesson is a tour de force in ragtime arranging and playing. It is James Scott's Hilarity Rag. This is a four part classic rag taught by Leo Wijnkamp Jr.

Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummies
Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummies

Author: Patrick Pfeiffer

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-12-14

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0470934190

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Learn to play bass guitar quickly and easily with this guide and bonus interactive CD! The bass guitar is utilized in almost every single genre of music-rock, classical, jazz, metal, funk, and country just to name a few. Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummies provides bassists an opportunity to dabble with all these styles and more. Regardless of your intended musical style, this hands-on guide provides the tips and drills designed to help perfect your playing ability. Features a wide variety of over 300 exercises and technique-building practice opportunities tailored to bass guitar From classic blues bass rhythms to funk, rock, and reggae bass patterns, players of all styles benefit from the exercises and chords presented Shows you proper hand and body posture and fingering and hand positions Each lesson concludes with a music piece for you to try The audio CD includes practice pieces that accompany the exercises and drills presented in each section Helps you build your strength, endurance, and dexterity when playing bass Whether you're a beginner bass player or you're looking to stretch your playing skills, Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummies is the book for you! CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

Bass Guitar For Dummies
Bass Guitar For Dummies

Author: Patrick Pfeiffer

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-12-22

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 047060381X

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Updated with the latest bass guitar technology, accessories, and more The bass is the heart of music. So leave center stage to the other musicians-you have more important work to do. You can find everything you need to dominate bass in Bass Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition. You'll get expert advice on the basics, like deciding what kind of bass to pick up and which accessories are necessary and which are just nice to have. Plus, you'll get step-by-step instructions for getting started, from how to hold and position your bass to reading notation and understanding chords, scales, and octaves to playing solos and fills. New coverage of slaps, double stops, de-tuning, and fretless techniques New musical exercises as well as updates to charts, illustrations, photos, and resources Whether you're a beginner picking up a bass for the first time or an experienced player looking to improve your skills, Bass Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-follow reference that gives you just enough music theory to get you going on your way fast!

Mississippi Delta Blues Fingerstyle Solos Made Easy
Mississippi Delta Blues Fingerstyle Solos Made Easy

Author: Larry McCabe

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-11-25

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1610657802

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This book and CD has been carefully prepared for guitarists who are starting to learn blues fingerpicking-and yes, the book can actually be used by an ambitious total beginner. the arrangements, written in tab and standard notation, include new blues songs, standards, introductions, turnarounds, and more. All songs are recorded note-for-note on the companion CD, making this unique set the perfect teacher for the emerging fingerpicker.Check out the Free PDF Download that contains a third of the book!

Walking Bassics
Walking Bassics

Author: Ed Fuqua

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2011-01-12

Total Pages: 103

ISBN-13: 1457101483

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This book gives you all the basic principles underlying solid walking bass lines. Comprehensive, easy to understand, with page after page of great transcriptions of the author's walking lines on the accompanying CD. The CD of NY professional jazz players can also be used as a swinging play-along CD. Endorsed by Eddie Gomez, Jimmy Haslip, John Goldsby, etc.