101 BLUES PATTERNS FOR BASS GUITAR

This collection showcases a variety of bass patterns that can be applied to blues recordings and performances, even by the novice. Included among the 101 patterns are ten standard blues turn-arounds and ten standard blues endings that can be used in literally thousands of songs. In addition, the book provides several pages of valuable music theory and other information on blues progressions. In notation and tablature. The companion CD is in split-track play-along format with each bass played four times.

$24.95 Book and CD/FREE DELIVERY

LICK A MINUTE 60 HOT LICKS FOR ELECTRIC BASS

by John Reid

John Reid, the director of Commercial Bass Studies at South Plains College in Texas, teaches 60 great bass licks for the modern commercial bass player. These licks can be used in all styles of music and are great practice and fun to play.

$29.95 VHS VIDEO/FREE DELIVERY

ADVANCED ROCK & ROLL BASS

by John Reid

This new video is designed for the player with basic skills who is ready for advanced rock & roll bass styles. This method is an outstanding way to learn metal, pop, and soul bass styles and techniques. This book also teaches many examples of tunes that use the slap styles and tap techniques of today's famous bass artists. If you want to play bass lines that drive, this is a great way to learn the professional methods and techniques.

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ADVANCED STUDIO TECHNIQUES

FOR ELECTRIC BASS

By John Reid

Develop rock-solid timing, learn how to improve your sight-reading skills (both standard notation and the Nashville number system), and learn how to get your gear together to get the sounds used on today's recordings. Learn the tricks necessary for flawless execution of your bass lines, and learn the essential elements of a wide variety of grooves.

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THE BASS BIBLE

The English bassist Paul Westwood is one of the most in demand bass players of our time. His Bass Bible is the ultimate method book for every bass player. It contains a fascinating journey through the world of techniques, styles, grooves, and their evolution, using more than 1000 musical examples in all! This book is designed like a dictionary of musical phrases, which can be opened at the point that interests you. Learning a whole series of musical phrases, riffs, rhythms and patterns provides the basic language for performing within a group. Each section of the book captures the essence of a particular style, providing a springboard from which to start improvising. In notation and tablature for 4-string bass.

$39.95  2 CDs and book/FREE SHIPPING