How To Play Bass Guitar
Easy to Read, Easy to Play; Basics, Styles & Techniques
Format:Spiral bound
Publisher:Flame Tree Publishing
Published:1st Feb '10
Currently unavailable, our supplier has indicated it should be available around 21st April 2025
In How to Play Bass Guitar, readers are introduced to the essential techniques and concepts that every bass player should master. The book begins with the fundamentals, guiding beginners on how to properly hold the instrument, fret notes, and pluck strings. As the chapters progress, players will learn to navigate scales and develop a deeper understanding of their role within a band, emphasizing the importance of the bass in creating depth and unity in music.
The practical approach of How to Play Bass Guitar continues with more advanced topics, including chord-framing patterns and muted percussive rhythms. These elements are crucial for any bass player looking to enhance their skills and contribute effectively to a musical ensemble. The book is designed to be accessible for both novice and intermediate players, ensuring that they can build a solid foundation while also expanding their musical repertoire.
Accompanied by clear text, illustrative photos, and helpful diagrams, this guide is a comprehensive resource for aspiring bassists. Additionally, it features a chord finder, scales and modes finder, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading, making it an invaluable tool for anyone eager to improve their bass playing abilities.
5.0 out of 5 stars | Well thought out & designed book to get you from beginner to intermediate | By David Tremayne | Excellent book covering a lot of ground with technique exercises and theory on building chords and arpeggios. Covers all the modes (Dorian etc.). Contains several examples of bass lines to practise. Great book to get you started and being able to jam along. It has a good spiral binding so it lies nice & flat and the text is nicely spaced for wary reading. * Amazon *
5.0 out of 5 stars | Great little book to get you started | By Bjorn | Great little book to get you started on Bass and some nice diagrams. Love the spring binder which means it can fold on your music stand. * Amazon *
4.0 out of 5 stars | Good for beginners | By A reader in the south | I like the binding of the book which makes it easy to use while playing. There is a logic progressing and it is good to work through the exercises. * Amazon *
ISBN: 9781847867025
Dimensions: 186mm x 128mm x 30mm
Weight: 470g
384 pages
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