The Bass is fundamental to all forms of music, and being a versatile and accomplished player has never been so important. This pocket-sized guide to the Bass, written by Stuart Clayton, provides you with everything you need to develop a comprehensive knowledge of your instrument and the music you play on it.
Starting with the basics of tning up and finding your way around the fretboard, the book then presents a series of tutorials covering:
- All aspects Notation and Tablature
- How to form an effective practice schedule
- The basics of major/minor diatonic harmony
- Left hand accuracy and exercises
- Phrasing techniques including slurs, trills, bending and vibrato
- Playing fingerstyle, muting and the travelling thumb
- Slap Bass - how it works and when to use it
- Playing with a pick
- How to arrange and transcribe
You will even find a section covering the bass itself, how to buy an instrument and what to look for in your own price range. Soon you will find yourself accomplished and confident in a large variety of musical situations.
| Arrangement | Bass Guitar |
| Year of publishing | 2005-02-16 11:27:00 |
| Format | Instrumental Tutor |
| NumberOfPages | 120 |
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled) |
| Series | Basic |
| Publisher | Music Sales |
| Contributors | Clayton, Stuart (Author) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781844920358 |
| UPC | 654979076780 |