The Bass Player's Guide to Scales and Modes is a complete reference manual for all of the scales, modes and arpeggios used by the modern bass guitarist. Contains exercises that illustrate each scale and concept. Accompanying audio files are available as a free download from the site.

Everything you wanted to know about Bass playing, contained within one book. Takes you from beginner to professional level in all styles and techniques as well as teaching music theory in an interesting and practical way. Features rhythms and grooves, chord arpeggios, scales, harmonics, slides, hammer-ons, slapping and right hand tapping technique, along with fingerings designed to get the best sound. Uses both standard music notation and easy-read tablature. An essential guide for bass players at any level. Includes 2 CD.

(Bass Instruction). This handy resource was created to assist bassists in learning to play today's most commonly used scales. It's a fast and fun way to gain instant access to 120 scale patterns through easy-reference diagrams. It also features a useful section on scale theory.

(Music Sales America). Scales, exercises, rock and blues progressions for all grades in all the important keys. Standard notation and tablature plus full color note-finder poster are included. Chapters include: systems analysis * scales in open position * scales in closed position one octave scales * and scales in closed position two octave scales.

"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar will show you exactly how to master the fundamentals of bass and develop your own playing style. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: detailed advice on everything you need to learn to play bass, from choosing the right equipment to playing and improvising on your own; the low-down on scales, chords, arpeggios, and more; clear explanations that will have you reading tablature and music notation in no time; tips on getting the most out of your practice sessions." - back cover.

by Paul Balmer This manual covers the Fender Bass guitars in detail, explaining how to maintain them, set them up to get the best sound, and repair them when things go wrong or damage occurs. Leo Fender s design concept based on his own Telecaster guitar was the first large-scale production bass guitar and changed the sound of popular music forever. Superbly illustrated and designed, this manual includes case studies of key models everything from the Bass VI to a Fretless Jaco Pastorious Jazz model.