Learn to Burn: 5-String Bass Guitar
Title | Learn to Burn: 5-String Bass Guitar PDF eBook |
Author | Corey Dozier |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 41 |
Release | 2014-01-22 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1619114526 |
Are you unsure how to appropriately use that low B-string? This book and accompanying audio will show you how, and much more. The book starts you off with right-hand technique exercises to increase finger speed. Next, the material takes you through the scales and chords that comprise most western music, through the whole range of the bass. Before you know it, the bass will be lighting up with infinite possibilities. This freedom makes playing an extended range instrument so gratifying. The etudes section will get you thinking about idea development through an array of styles and time signatures, while simultaneously giving your chops a workout. You can use this book to help connect the ears, hands and mind. Be careful when taking this book to the woodshed because you might burn it down! Includes access to online audio.
Learn to Burn
Title | Learn to Burn PDF eBook |
Author | Dozier COREY |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2016-03-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780786696086 |
Are you unsure how to appropriately use that low B-string? This book and accompanying audio will show you how, and much more. The book starts you off with right-hand technique exercises to increase finger speed. Next, the materialtakes you through the scales and chords that comprise most western music, through the whole range of the bass. Before you know it, the bass will be lighting up with infinite possibilities. This freedom makes playing an extended range instrument so gratifying. The etudes section will get you thinking about idea development through an array of styles and time signatures, while simultaneouslygiving your chops a workout. You can use this book to help connect the ears, hands and mind. Be careful when taking this book to the woodshed because you might burn it down! Includes access to online audio
101 Licks and Exercises for Electric Bass
Title | 101 Licks and Exercises for Electric Bass PDF eBook |
Author | Dan Gutt |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 41 |
Release | 2010-10-07 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1609747976 |
This book, in notation and tablature, is designed to improve reading skills and present phrases appropriate to rock, jazz, fusion, funk, Reggae, disco, and new wave. Includes arpegiated and 3-note chord exercises and slapping/popping studies!
Learn to Play 5-String Bass
Title | Learn to Play 5-String Bass PDF eBook |
Author | Mike Hiland |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 65 |
Release | 2015-10-23 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1610654854 |
The five-string bass is growing rapidly in popularity due to its expanded tonal range plus the added versatility and creativity it offers. Mike Hiland is an accomplished bassist and writer. Building on the player's knowledge of four-string bass, this easy-to-understand, nuts-and-bolts method in notation and tablature gives the player the tools to tackle the extra low end (low B string). It presents what the bass student both wants and needs to know including finger exercises, scales, arpeggios, slapping, and tricks to help you around the 5-string! A companion CD is included which demonstrates each of the scales and exercises at full tempo with a drum machine.
Time Signature Studies for Bass
Title | Time Signature Studies for Bass PDF eBook |
Author | Chuck Rainey |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 105 |
Release | 2019-08-23 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1619119439 |
This study examines time signatures and rhythms for the acoustic bass and the four and five-string electric bass. This method book is divided into two sections: 1) addresses simple meters, and 2) focuses on compound meters. This study will promote facility in executing the feel or groove of the rhythm within each time signature. In standard notation only.
Learn to Burn: Electric Bass
Title | Learn to Burn: Electric Bass PDF eBook |
Author | COREY DOZIER |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 2013-12-12 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 161911450X |
This book and accompanying audio are intended for the bass player who wantsto stretch his or her limits and begin playing outside his or her comfort zone. Starting with just the right hand, the material covers warm-ups, scales, chords and etudes that will help you develop ideas and expand your technique. Different musical styles and time signatures are presented, along with all the chords thatcomprise most western music. Working through this book will help you acquire limitless chops and become the bassist with the tastiest ideas - the one that other musicians will want to play with. Be careful when you take this book to thewoodshed, because you might just burn it down!
Fernando Sor: Selected Studies Arranged for Electric Bass
Title | Fernando Sor: Selected Studies Arranged for Electric Bass PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Ballam-Cross |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 56 |
Release | 2021-08-18 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1513459511 |
This book presents selected studies by masterful 19th-century classical guitar composer Fernando Sor, arranged and edited for bass. Drawn from several of Sor’s collections of studies, this publication aims to provide electric bass players with material that is both didactic and enjoyable to play but could also be used in recital programs. A set of duets provides more advanced players with further study material. Written in standard notation and tablature.