Terry Burrows How To Read Music PDF. It is a self-contained audio-visual tutor. In ten lessons, you will learn the basics of sight reading as well as the general principles of music theory. New ideas of increasing complexity are systematically introduced as you proceed through the course. These are reinforced by frequent reading and listening exercises. When you complete the course you’ll find that you have enough knowledge to understand even the most demanding pieces of music. This book is an ideal primer for musicians of every level, from the complete novice to the expert player who never learned...

Jonas Hellborg Thumb Basics on Electric Bass PDF. This book is made for those of you who have played bass for some time and would like to learn “thumb-technique”. The book consists of two parts. First comes instruction in the different techniques you must be able to command. Included in this part are some simple exercises on each basic technique. Next comes a practical section which combines the different techniques through a series of exercises (notated). If you have trouble reading notes, the included record will be of some help. All of the exercises are recorded. This is an...

Brian Emmel Blues Grooves PDF. Traditional Concepts for Playing 4 and 5 String Blues Bass. This book/CD pack has been designed to educate bass enthusiasts about the development of different styles and traditions throughout the history of the blues, from the 1920s to the early 1970s. Players will learn blues scales, rhythm variations, turnarounds, endings and grooves, and styles such as Chicago blues, jazz, Texas blues, rockabilly, RandB and more. The CD includes 36 helpful example tracks. Format: PDF + CD Audio tracks (Mp3). 56 pages   Download Brian Emmel – Blues Grooves free and other lessons from our...

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...