Bass Guitar For Dummies
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The fast and easy way to learn bass guitar!The bass is the heart of music. So leave center stage to the other musicians — you have more important work to do. Whether you've never held a bass guitar or you're an experienced player looking to improve your skills, Bass Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-follow reference that gets you playing quickly!The world according to bass — develop the skills you need to play bass in a bandThe bass-ics of playing — explore the techniques for turning scales and chords into great music Making the moves, creating the grooves — discover the joy of creating just the right groove for each musical genre and styleRock on (and beyond) — join the band on the CD for a journey through playing different musical styles and perfect accompani-ments to songs"Patrick's teaching method showed me how to connect the bits of technique I'd collected into a playing style."— Adam Clayton, bass player, U2Bonus CD IncludesBass tracks of examples in the book for you to reference and play along withSamples demonstrating groove styles, scales, chords, and techniquesOpen the book and find:More than 150 grooves in many different stylesHow to change strings and perform basic maintenanceExercises to improve your techniqueTips on how to play with other musiciansWarm-ups, same-string strokes, and string crossingBass styles from around the worldInstruction on how to compose your own groovesAdvice on which bass guitar is best for you
Introduction. Part I: The World According to Bass. Chapter 1: Bass Bass-ics: What Is the Meaning of Bass? Chapter 2: Getting the Tools and Skills to Play. Chapter 3: Reading, 'Riting, and Rhythm. Part II: The Bass-ics of Playing. Chapter 4: Warming Up: Getting Your Hands in Shape to Play. Chapter 5: Understanding Major and Minor Structures. Part III: Making the Moves, Creating the Grooves. Chapter 6: Expanding the Range: Going for the Second Octave. Chapter 7: Creating the Groove. Chapter 8: Going Solo: Playing Solos and Fills. Part IV: Using the Correct Accompaniment for Each Style. Chapter 9: Rock On! Getting Down with the Rock Styles. Chapter 10: Swing It! Playing Styles That Rely on the Triplet Feel. Chapter 11: Making It Funky: Playing Hardcore Bass Grooves. Chapter 12: Sampling International Flavors: Bass Styles from Around the World. Chapter 13: Playing in Odd Meters: Not Strange, Just Not the Norm. Part V: Taking Care of the One You Love: TLC for Your Bass Guitar. Chapter 14: Changing the Strings on Your Bass Guitar. Chapter 15: Keeping Your Bass in Shape: Maintenance and Light Repair. Part VI: A Buyer's Guide: The Where and How of Buying a Bass. Chapter 16: Love of a Lifetime or One-Night Stand?: Buying the Right Bass. Chapter 17: Getting the Right Gear for Your Bass Guitar. Part VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: Ten Innovative Bassists You Should Know. Chapter 19: Ten Great Rhythm Sections (Bassists and Drummers). Part VIII: Appendixes. Appendix A: How to Use the CD. Appendix B: Really Useful Pages. Index.
