Mel Bay's Encyclopedia of Bass Chords, Arpeggios & Scales By Al Hendrickson, Art Orzeck
2015 | 100 Pages | ISBN: 0871668238 | PDF | 72 MB
This is a very valuable study and reference book for the bass player. Four different scale and chordal arpeggio forms are shown for each major, minor, and dominant seventh chord. In each key the basic I-IV-V7 chord progression is shown in four different locations on the bass fingerboard. Also included are whole tone and chromatic scales. Finally, numerous movable chordal arpeggio forms are presented on 12 types of chords.

Legendary Bass Guitar Songs: Bass Tab By Hal Leonard Corp.
2012 | 256 Pages | ISBN: 1849384665 | PDF | 47 MB
(Bass). This lavishly produced volume is the ultimate collection of songs for bass guitarists. Carefully selected, meticulously edited and beautifully presented, these 39 titles document some of the greatest performances by the great bass guitarists. The compilation features studio giants such as Motown legend James Jamerson (The Four Tops: "Bernadette") and Carol Kaye (The Beach Boys: "Good Vibrations"); classic rock tracks by Jack Bruce (Cream: "Sunshine of Your Love"), John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin: "The Lemon Song"), Paul McCartney (The Beatles: "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds") and John Entwistle (The Who: "My Generation"); Jazz Fusion virtuosity from Jaco Pastorius ("Portrait of Tracy") and Stanley Clarke ("School Days"), funk from James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone, and other great songs by AC/DC, the Clash, the Police, Iron Maiden, Stevie Wonder and many, many more. All of the songs are presented in standard notation and bass tablature, with full lyrics and chord symbols. Many of the songs also feature specially commissioned text and photo sections, making this much more than a standard music book. Individually numbered, luxuriously bound with a unique, faux-leather embroidered design and an exquisite presentation box, Legendary Bass Guitar Songs will be treasured for years to come as a book to play from, read and re-read.

J.S. Bach for Electric Bass: Three Duets and Five Solo Pieces Arranged for Bass Guitar By coll.
2002 | 40 Pages | ISBN: 0634031430 | PDF | 3 MB
(Bass Instruction). An innovative collection of J.S. Bach pieces arranged for electric bass, complete with historical analysis, instruction and playing suggestions. Includes: Two-Part Invention #4 in D Minor * Two-Part Invention #1 in C Major * Sinfonia from Partita 2 in C Major for Solo Harpsichord * and five more selections.

House of Blues Bass Course - Expanded Edition: Everything You Need to Start Playing Bass Guitar By John McCarthy
2012 | 96 Pages | ISBN: 1476813876 | PDF | 9 MB
(Rock House). Learn the essential techniques needed to play all genres of music. Start with how to hold the bass and proper hand position for comfortable playing. Next learn rhythm, timing, basic bass lines and how to play along with a drummer. Learn 5ths and octaves and how to apply them in a song. Playing techniques such as slap, pop and using a pick are covered in depth. Walking bass lines, sixteenth notes, syncopated bass lines, intervals and drop D tuning are just a few of the topics that will help you play song progressions and bass lines. From theory to complete songs, this program has it all! This program comes with 191 professionally recorded backing tracks on a MP3 CD for you to play along with. Play them in your home, car or load them onto your personal MP3 player. You also get lifetime membership to the Rock House Method lesson support system on the web with your purchase!

Giants Of Bass By Stuart Clayton
2004 | 167 Pages | ISBN: 1844920755 | PDF | 126 MB
(Music Sales America). Follow in the foosteps of bass masters such as Mark King, Flea and Jaco Pastorius with this in-depth tutorial. Complete with two CDs of original tracks based on the styles of the world's top bassists, this guide begins with the very basics before dissecting advanced techniques such as slapping, popping and more. Unlike most bass instruction books, this book takes an individual star bassist and looks closely at their unique approach. Other artists covered include Duck Dunn, Stu Hamm, John Entwistle and John Paul Jones.

FastTrack Bass Method 1 - Spanish Edition: FastTrack Bajo 1 By Blake Neely, Jeff Schroedl
2001 | 48 Pages | ISBN: 0634023837 | PDF | 6 MB
(Fast Track Music Instruction). Everything you need to know about playing the bass, including music notation, tablature, riffs, licks, and scales, syncopation, and rock and blues styles. Method Book 1 includes 75 songs and examples.

FastTrack Bass Method - Book 2 (FastTrack Music Instruction) By Jeff Schroedl, Blake Neely
1997 | 48 Pages | ISBN: 079357546X | PDF | 76 MB
(Fast Track Music Instruction). Includes 96 songs and examples in rock, blues, R&B, funk and other styles; riffs, slap and pop; fifth position, scales and keys; and more! Use the accompanying online audio to hear how the examples should sound. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Even More Easy Pop Bass Lines: Supplement To Any Bass Method By Various
2004 | 72 Pages | ISBN: 0634073540 | PDF | 108 MB
(Bass Method). This songbook correlates with Book 3 of the Hal Leonard Bass Method, giving beginning students great pop & rock songs to play while they are still learning! Includes 20 favorites: ABC * Another One Bites the Dust * Badge * Brick House * Cheap Sunglasses * Come Together * Higher Ground * Into the Great Wide Open * Iron Man * The Joker * Radar Love * Sweet Emotion * Under Pressure * more. The songs are presented in order of difficulty, beginning with sixteenth-note rhythms and ending with slap and pop technique.

Easy Pop Bass Lines: Supplemental Songbook to Book 1 of the Hal Leonard Bass Method By coll.
2004 | 64 Pages | ISBN: 0634070215 | PDF | 61 MB
(Bass Method). Play your favorite hits from The Beatles, Nirvana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Garth Brooks, Eric Clapton and more with this songbook that correlates with Book 1 of the Hal Leonard Bass Method ! The songs are presented in order of difficulty, beginning with simple one- and two-string bass lines and ending with songs that contain many notes, including all four strings. Gives beginning bass students great pop & rock songs to play while they are still learning! Includes 20 favorites: All the Small Things * Come as You Are * Crossfire * Friends in Low Places * Great Balls of Fire * Imagine * Lady Madonna * My Girl * Peggy Sue * Smoke on the Water * Surfin' U.S.A. * Takin' Care of Business * Walk of Life * Wild Thing * Wonderful Tonight * and more!

Complete Electric Bass Method: Mastering Electric Bass (Complete Method) By David Overthrow
2000 | 96 Pages | ISBN: 0739006827 | PDF | 118 MB
The conclusion to this power-packed electric bass method begins with a brief review of important concepts from the intermediate book. Designed to guide the student into high-level bass playing, this book makes advanced concepts like Rhythm Changes, tritone substitution, odd time signatures and chord playing easy to understand. Includes a study of Latin grooves, reggae, ska and advanced funk bass lines. Also covered are topics such as improvisation (soloing) and practicing. The perfect launching pad into a lifetime of great bass playing.