Bass Method

Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred’s Basic Bass Method-the first and best choice for today’s beginning bass student. Alfred’s Basic Bass Method features clear, well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock, blues, country, and jazz with lots of photos and diagrams. With the companion demonstration CD, bassists can listen to all the examples as they are meant to be played. Learn triplets, 6/8 and 12/8 time, new notes and scales, how to create bass lines, dynamics, hammer-ons and pull-offs, the blues, slap and pop technique, and licks in the styles of famous bass players.


Supplemental Songbook to Book 3 of the Hal Leonard Bass Method. By Various Artists. For bass guitar. Bass Method. 72 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

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This money-saving pack includes the Hal Leonard Bass Method Book 1 with CD (HL#00695068), plus the corresponding instructional DVD (HL#00695849) as presented by Ed Friedland. A value for only .95!

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Learn to play arpeggios on the bass with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book, a supplement to the Hal Leonard Bass Method. The Bass Arpeggio Finder contains more than 1,300 arpeggio shapes, covering 28 different qualities for each key, with each quality presented in four different shapes. Great for bassists looking to hone their skills!

  • 97 Pages
  • Published by HL

While still available in two separate volumes (93234 and 93235) Roger Filiberto”s widely-used beginning bass method is now available in one comprehensive book! Includes handy arpeggio charts featuring major, minor, augmented, diminished, and dominant seventh chords, plus their upper harmonic extensions. Applicable to any style of music, this method has gained widespread acceptance as the foundational text for electric bass study! Includes a CD and DVD.

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This songbook correlates with Book 2 of the Hal Leonard Bass Method, giving beginning students great pop and rock songs to play while they are still learning! Includes 20 favorites: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown * Crazy Train * I Heard It Through the Grapevine * Jamming * Jet Airliner * Message in a Bottle * My Generation * No Excuses * Paranoid * Pride and Joy * Ramblin’ Man * Summer of ’69 * and more.

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Hailed as the greatest bass player who ever lived, Jaco Pastorius (1951-1987) lives on through his groundbreaking legacy of musical brilliance. And now for the first time, one of Jaco”s private students imparts the wisdom gained from one-on-one lessons with the bass genius himself. Complete with songs, solos, techniques, theory, and personal experiences with Jaco, this one-of-a-kind book/CD is finally here to give the world what it craves – bass guitar lessons with Jaco Pastorius. We”ve even included a few scans of actual pages of Jaco”s personal practice book – in his own handwriting – for the ultimate personal Jaco experience. The song list includes: Chromatic Fantasy * Continuum * Donna Lee * Havona * Opus Pocus * Portrait of Tracy * Teen Town * and more. The accompanying CD includes audio tracks of all the examples in the book.

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Learn to use the entire fretboard with the Bass Scale Finder. This book contains over 1,300 scale diagrams for the most important 17 scale types, including major and minor scales, pentatonics, the seven major modes, diminished, melodic minor, harmonic minor, and more, in all 12 keys. Basic scale theory is also presented to help you apply these colorful sounds in your own music. A perfect supplement to any bass method.

  • 111 pages
  • Size: 9″ x 6″
  • Author: Chad Johnson
  • ISBN: 634064371

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An ideal supplement to any bass method, this book/CD pack uses 18 actual songs in various styles to teach key elements of the electric fretless bass, such as intonation; harmonics; keys, scales and intervals; and more. You’ll learn to play in the style of Jaco Pastorius, Flea, Jack Bruce, Will Lee, Sting, Gary Willis, Tony Franklin, Jeff Ament and many others via 18 great songs: Bad Love * Continuum * Even Flow * Hocus Pocus * I Could Die for You * Jelly Roll * King of Pain * Kiss of Life * Lady in Red * Tears in Heaven * Very Early * What I Am * White Room * and more. The CD features 92 full-band tracks for demo and play-along.

  • ISBN13: 9780634080531
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By Ed Friedland. For bass guitar. (Bass). Bass Method. Softcover. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Hal Leonard Bass Method Book 1 – 2nd Edition

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The most widely-used introductory bass method available! Both Volumes I and II present a standard notation approach to reading solo and arpeggio studies for four string bass. Included in Volume I are the rudiments of playing, plus handy charts of arpeggios featuring major, minor, augmented, diminished, and seventh chords, plus upper harmonic extensions. Includes DVD.

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By Blake Neely, Jeff Schroedl. For bass guitar. Fast Track Music Instruction. Play Along. Softcover book with CD. Guitar tablature. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

FastTrack Bass Method – Book 2

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The 5-string bass is rapidly growing into the future and this is your handbook to meet it there. Besides discussing how to adapt to the differences in the 5-string versus the 4-string, this book explores the various ways of using the 5-string, practice tips, different techniques, and practical applications to various genres demonstrated through songs on the accompanying CD.


By Brian Emmel. For bass guitar. Bass. Softcover with CD. 56 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications.

5-String Bass Method

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This book is great for electric bassists who have learned the basics and are ready to take the next step. Beginning with a brief review of reading standard music notation and TAB, this book takes you further into using scales to build bass lines, techniques such as slap & pop, string muting, and walking bass lines. You’ll be introduced to ideas such as modes, tetrachords, passing tones and varying rhythmic activity. Author David Overthrow keeps things fun and interesting without sacrificing any important details. A must for any serious bass players.

  • Book & CD Pages: 96
  • By David Overthrow

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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 and 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! The CD includes demos and backing tracks so that you can play along with the band!

  • 59 pages
  • Size: 12″ x 9″
  • ISBN: 634070207

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Book 2. By Blake Neely, Jeff Schroedl. For bass guitar. Fast Track Music Instruction. Play Along. Softcover book with CD. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

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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.

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Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred”s Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Alfreds Basic Bass Method is the newest addition to the Alfreds Basic family of methods, featuring clear, well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock, blues, country, and jazz. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfreds Basic Bass Method-the first and best choice for todays beginning guitar students. Book 1 features all the necessities including how to hold your bass, tuning your bass, right-hand and left-hand technique, basics of reading music, notes on all four strings, scales, licks, and songs, how to read TAB, playing slides and accents, and photos and diagrams.

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The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. Book 2 teaches: the box shape; moveable boxes; notes in fifth position; major and minor scales; the classic blues line; the shuffle rhythm; tablature; and more!

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Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, iAlfred’s Basic Guitar Method/i has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. iAlfreds Basic Bass Method/i is the newest addition to the Alfreds Basic family of methods, featuring clear, well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock, blues, country, and jazz. Lots of photos and diagrams make learning easy, and the DVD includes iPod-compatible video that is perfect for the visual learner. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with iAlfreds Basic Bass Method/i-the first and best choice for todays beginning guitar students. brbrBook 1 features all the necessities including how to hold your bass, tuning your bass, right-hand and left-hand technique, basics of reading music, notes on all four strings, scales, licks, and songs, how to read TAB, playing slides and accents, and photos and diagrams. The DVD included features iPod-compatible video that is perfect for the visual learner.

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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.

  • Book Pages: 96
  • By David Overthrow

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.

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The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. Book 3 teaches more great songs, riffs, and examples, sixteenth notes, playing off chord symbols, slap and pop, hammer ons and pull offs, playing different styles and grooves, and more.

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The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world! The second edition has been totally revised and features all new engravings and photos. The books have been updated to meet the needs of today’s bass students by renowned bassist and author Ed Friedland.Book 1 teaches: tuning, playing position; musical symbols; notes within the first five frets; common bass lines, patterns and rhythms; rhythms through eighth notes; playing tips and techniques; more than 100 great songs, riffs and examples; and more!

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The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world! The second edition has been totally revised and features all new engravings and photos. The books have been updated to meet the needs of today’s bass students by renowned bassist and author Ed Friedland.Book 1 teaches: tuning, playing position; musical symbols; notes within the first five frets; common bass lines, patterns and rhythms; rhythms through eighth notes; playing tips and techniques; more than 100 great songs, riffs and examples; and more!

  • More Than 100 Great Songs
  • Arranged for Bass
  • Standard Notation
  • Author: Ed Friedland
  • 48 Pages

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The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. Book 3 teaches: more great songs, riffs, and examples; sixteenth notes; playing off chord symbols; slap and pop; hammer ons and pull offs; playing different styles and grooves; and more.

  • 48 Pages
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Legendary jazz bassist Ray Brown reveals his lessons and teaching philosophy in this in-depth book. Includes: solo exercises and arpeggios; music fundamentals; right- and left-hand positions; scales; chords; exercises in tenths; rhythm patterns with “drops”; diminished chords; runs and variations; blues patterns; extension scales; and much more.

  • 136 Pages
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Lots of photos and diagrams make learning easy, and the DVD includes iPod-compatible video that is perfect for the visual learner. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred s Basic Bass Method-the first and best choice for today s beginning guitar students. Book 1 features all the necessities including how to hold your bass, tuning your bass, right-hand and left-hand technique, basics of reading music, notes on all four strings, scales, licks, and songs, how to read TAB, playing slides and accents, and photos and diagrams.

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The most widely used beginning bass method available! Presents note reading, solo playing, and chord arpeggio studies. Applicable to any style of music, this style has gained acceptance as the foundational text for electric bass study. The CD contains both Volumes I and II.
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