Larry McCabe Famous Blues Bass Lines PDF. Blues music is a sturdy, adaptable music that reflects many shades of emotions and lends itself to numerous stylistic interpretations. This 5 1/2″ by 8″ QWIKGUIDE is designed to help the bassist become more versatile. Each blues bass pattern in this book is played over four bars of C7. By practicing all 50 licks over the same chord progression, students can learn the basic concept of improvisation: how to play a variety of musical phrases over the same chord or chord changes. Each example is written in both notation and tablature exactly...

Charles Dowd Jazz, Rock and Latin Sourcebook PDF. This book & CD takes the concept of the drum dictionary to a new level: 100 grooves for drums and bass that explore every style of musical performance are written and recorded for maximum impact. The concept of combining the drums and the bass truly makes this a unique and definitive resource for all percussionists. The groove patterns in this book will provide playing material for the drummer and bassist enabling the development of solid ensemble skills and steady “time feel” in many contemporary styles. Practice your favorite grooves but also...

Sean Malone Bass Method Music Theory PDF.  A Practical Easy to Use Guide for Bassists. Bass players of all levels will find a wealth of practical music knowledge in this special book and CD package. Acclaimed bassist and music theory professor Sean Malone will take you on a journey through the fascinating realm of the written language of music, using easy-to-understand terms and concepts, music examples, diagrams, and much more. The accompanying audio CD provides 96 tracks of examples, demonstrations, and play-alongs. This is a very good book for those that already know a little bit about music theory,...

Flea is one of the most distinctive and eclectic funk-rock bass players on the planet and his sound is at the core of the Chili Peppers’ fusion of funk, punk, rap and rock. This book and CD package provides a detailed step-by-step breakdown of his bass style and technique. Listen to music, follow the tabs and play like your favourite musician. The Signature Licks Series features book and CD packs and DVDs specially designed to teach a musician the trademark techniques of popular artists and musical styles. Each package features an in-depth breakdown of the riffs and sounds unique...

Ed Friedland Reggae Bass PDF. The complete guide to reggae and Jamaican bass styles, covering early ska, rock steady, roots reggae, dub, modern ska, dance hall, and more. The book includes performance tips and lessons, authentic grooves and riddims, standard notation & tab, and more. If you are just getting into Jamaican music or know somebody who is you need to have this book. It will teach you how to play ska, rocksteady, dub and reggae. It’s great for either novices or experts. It comes with a CD and you can jam along or create your own bass lines...

Bass Play-Along Volume 6 Classic Rock PDF. The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the online audio tracks to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The online audio includes PLAYBACK+ with tools allowing tempo adjustment, looping, and more. Songs include: Free Ride – Edgar Winter Group Funk #49 – The James Gang Gimme Three...

Ultimate Bass Play-Along Led Zeppelin Volume 1 PDF download. All new transcriptions and tracks drawn from more than 30 years of documentation, interviews, and recorded footage. These TABs and tracks deliver unprecedented accuracy and insight into the music of Led Zeppelin. This book includes complete music notation and TAB transcriptions to eight Led Zeppelin classics. There are two versions of every song on the included CDs: an instrumental sound-alike recording, and an instrumental accompaniment track (without bass) so you can play along. When you use the CDs in your Mac or Windows-based computer, the TNT (Tone ‘N’ Tempo) Changer...

Improvising Jazz Bass PDF composed by Richard Laird. Tunes and exercises in the styles of Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius, and others presented to provide a well-rounded improvisational background. Plus professional insights into jazz scales, rhythms, tonal concepts, equipment, and more. Includes a bibliography and discography. Tells you all you need to know in order to play a variety of contemporary styles successfully. Important chapters on Fundamentals of Technique, Positioning, Scales, Making a Walking Bass Line, Developing an Idea and much more. Richard Laird has performed throughout the world with many of the leading jazz artists of today...

Bass Play-Along Volume 3 Pop Rock PDF. The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the included audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to...

Jamey Aebersold Jazz Play-A-Long Volume 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 PDF download. Possession of this collection will enable any musician, independently of level and experience in jazz improvisation mastery, learn the basic styles and genres of jazz, and eventually become a true expert in this. Information for reference (for those who do not know): Jamey Aebersold Jazz Play-A-Long – the world’s best collections of exercises for jazz musicians. Volume 76: David Baker – How To Learn Tunes. Intermediate/Advanced. Until now, the task of memorizing tunes has required a great amount of time and has been left to chance by...