In this exciting new video/audio/book combo, Mark Michell, bassist for the progressive-rock band Scale the Summit, breaks down the techniques that make him one of the most skilled bassists on the prog-rock scene.Topics include:Utilizing the full fretboardAnalyzing chordsVoicing chords on BassMixing fretted notes and harmonicsMixing chords and tappingExploring Bass line optionsAnd more!By demonstra…

Open up your mind, and make playing bass a no-brainer! This all-in-one book takes a no-nonsense approach to learning bass. Start with basics, like holding your bass, then move on to advanced techniques, playing in a band, and learning about the music business. You'll play licks in the styles of legendary bassists like John Paul Jones, Jaco Pastorius, Flea, and Billy Sheehan. No-Brainer: Play Bass …

Let's face it---we all practice in front of the TV sometimes, so why not make the best of it? The Couch Potato Bass Workout is a fun, straightforward, no-frills approach to building bass technique while watching your favorite TV show or just vegging out on the couch. It's perfect for bassists of all levels and styles looking to develop speed, strength, and accuracy. Learn the proper posture for si…

The Bass has been called "the most important instrument in any band." The Bass player must create interesting lines under the chord changes, keep the "time flow" or "pulse" steady, and keep the form of the song together. Walking Jazz Lines For Bass is designed to help bassists create beginning to advanced walking patterns (smooth-sounding lines) that can be used in jazz, blues, RandB, gospel, L…

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…

Par ADELSON STEVE. A comprehensive exploration of revolutionary Chapman Stick and it's accompanying tap techniques. A primer on theory will explain all the musical logistics enabling the student to fully gasp the concepts in this book. Mr. Chapman's unique approach to his 12 string invention will be explained by Steve Adelson in respect to chords, melody, improvisations, rhythmic capabilities, cou…

Description Advanced Fingerpicking Guitar Techniques. Contains solos that will challenge intermediate and advanced fingerstyle guitarists. These arrangements show the broad musical textures, fingerstyle techniques, and styles available to fingerstyle guitarists. Right hand rhythmic patterns, counterpoint lines, single-string runs, and alternating bass techniques are used throughout the arrangem…

Anyone with a knowledge of basic chords and guitar scales can dig right in and learn to play jazz right away. This well-paced, comprehensive method covers everything, from basic to advanced techniques. The clearly organized lessons add up to a step-by-step, enjoyable method supplemented by full-length etudes or songs with every new concept. Beginning concepts span from major scale and basic triad …

If you've been inspired to start playing fingerstyle guitar or you are an experienced player wanting to enhance your knowledge, this book is perfect for you. This well-paced, comprehensive method covers everything, from basic to advanced techniques and styles. Beginning concepts include basic chord theory, modes, drop-D tuning, alternating bass, and more. The intermediate player will learn alterna…