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101 BASS TIPS click to see more 3 Reviews	Stuff All the Pros Know and Use. Ready to take your playing to the next level? Renowned bassist Gary Willis presents valuable how-to insight that bassists of all styles and levels can benefit from. The text, photos, music, diagrams and accompanying 64-track CD provide a terrific, easy-to-use resource for a variety of topics, including: techniques, improvising and soloing, equipment, practicing, ear training, performance, theory, and much more. Written in standard notation and TAB. Includes audio CD. 80 pages. Save Cart	US$16.95
ACCELERATE YOUR BASS PLAYING - DVD click to see more 4 Reviews	Exercises and Tips to Make You Better - Faster This DVD by Berklee professor Anthony Vitti will help you take your bass playing to another level! Comes with 80-page booklet. 55 minutes. This title in VHS format is available here. Save Cart		US$24.95
BASS BIBLE click to see more 1 Reviews	The English bassist Paul Westwood is one of the most in demand bass players of our time. His Bass Bible is the ultimate method book for every bass player. It contains a fascinating journey through the world of techniques, styles, grooves, and their evolution, using more than 1000 musical examples in all! This book is designed like a dictionary of musical phrases, which can be opened at the point that interests you. Learning a whole series of musical phrases, riffs, rhythms and patterns provides the basic language for performing within a group. Each section of the book captures the essence of a particular style, providing a springboard from which to start improvising. In notation and TAB for 4-string bass. Includes 2 audio CDs. 288 pages. Save Cart		US$39.95
BASS PLAYING TECHNIQUES click to see more 2 Reviews	The Complete Guide Covers right and left hand exercises, slap bass, funk and latin feels. All with a focus on technique, not speed. Standard notation and tab. 136 pages. Save Cart		US$16.95
BERKLEE PRACTICE METHOD: BASS click to see more 1 Reviews	Make your band better, or prepare yourself to join one! Play along with a Berklee faculty band on the accompanying CD, then play with your own band! Written in standard notation and TAB. Includes audio CD. 176 pages. Save Cart		US$14.95
BUILDING AMAZING BASS TECNIQUE click to see more 1 Reviews	This 5 1/2" x 8" QWIKGUIDE(TM) book/CD set focuses on fingerstyle speed building. Topics covered include: arpeggio workouts, linear patterns, one-octave scales, tow-octave scales, diminished workouts, and more. There are also special sections for five to six string bass. These exercises are designed to train your mind as well as your hands. Written in standard notation and TAB. Includes audio CD. 32 pages. Save Cart	US$5.95
BUNNY BRUNEL'S POWER BASS: SOLOING SECRETS click to see more 1 Reviews	Explore New Modes, Scales & Chords & Expand Your Improv Palette. Created specifically for bass players, this book takes you inside Bunny Brunel's innovative system for solo improvisation. Includes audio CD. 80 pages. Save Cart		US$19.95
COVERING ALL BASSES click to see more 1 Reviews	Covering All Basses could be described as the Swiss Army Knife of method books. It contains something that will address just about any situation. Includes educational information and application for both the Electric and Upright bassist(s). The included audio CD has recorded examples of various bass lines from the book, and acts as a play-along for the recorded tracks. Presented in a standard music theory format, all music examples are written in standard notation only (no TAB). One of the neat, unique features of this title is that the photos are in color - not something you see everyday. 150 pages. Save Cart		US$24.95
CREATING BASSLINES VOLUME 1 click to see more 5 Reviews	CREATING BASSLINES VOLUME 1 is the first book by New Zealand musician Phil Boniface. This independent publication is a unique, contemporary, easy to understand guide to playing bass guitar. Written in standard notation, and TAB - also includes several photos. Includes audio CD. 72 pages. Save Cart		US$19.95
DISCOVERING ROCK BASS click to see more No reviews	This distinctive book presents a comprehensive overview of the key bass styles and bass players of Rock and Pop music from 1950 to the present day, including Rock'n'Roll, the music of The Beatles, Disco, Classic Rock, Reggae, R&B, and Latin. There are fully notated bass lines and tab as well as chord sheets for you to experience playing in each style, and the accompanying CD contains high-quality demos of all the tracks played by the author, Dominic Palmer, and sought-after musicians from the London pro circuit. Also included on the CD are backing tracks for you to play along with. Written in standard notation and tab. 160 pages. Save Cart		US$27.95
EADG 4 click to see more 7 Reviews	EADG 4 was written with the intention of teaching the bass guitarist what music theory is and how it works on the fretboard of the bass guitar. The approach in writing this book is unique in the fact that it does not include any musical notation, tablature, or diagrams. It uses finger patterns, charts, and definitions on how to play the bass. EADG 4 contains studies of the major scales, the natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales, chord arpeggios, the modal system, harmonics, double stops, chordal studies, the standard 12 bar blues form, and much, much more. It is written with every type of bassist in mind-from the beginner to the advanced pro, from the "street" player to the "school" player. This book works for everyone. EADG 4 is spiral bound and 200 pages. Save Cart		US$30.00
ESSENTIAL BASS TECHNIQUE - 2ND EDITION click to see more 2 Reviews	The Definitive Technique Manual for Bass Guitar. Peter Murray's new book, which scored an A plus rating from Bass Player magazine, provides bassists with everything they need to know to play effectively, helping them master the basics, and then explore what's beyond. Essential to any bass player! 48 pages. Save Cart		US$9.95
FINGERSTYLE FUNK BASS LINES click to see more No reviews	Learn the art of creating a solid fingerstyle funk bass groove. Whether you are an aspiring or seasoned bass player, this workshop will help you learn many of the bass lines and styles found in your favorite funk tunes, and inspire you to experiment with your own creations. Learn to: use fingerstyle funk technique, including hand position, tips for muting, and getting a good fingerstyle funk sound; play 69 solid funk riffs, set in both traditional notation and tablature; develop your own funk lines; identify the notes, scales, and chords used in funk bass lines; listen and jam along with funk grooves by playing along with the included CD; and much more. Each lesson contains several practice exercises, a funk song using the lines, and play-along tracks on the accompanying CD. Also included in each lesson is a section for you to write out your own bass grooves. Groove with attitude and confidence. Take your bass playing to the next level with Fingerstyle Funk Bass Lines! Written in standard notation and TAB. 50 pages. Save Cart	US$19.95
FRETBOARD ALCHEMY FOR 4, 5, AND 6-STRING BASS click to see more 10 Reviews	Fretboard Alchemy For 4, 5, And 6-String Bass is a no nonsense comprehensive study of scales, modes, chords, arpeggios, extended fingerings, diagonal fingerings, functional harmony, theory and more. Ever wonder how to play a Phrygian Dominant? It's there on page 26. How about the 4th mode of the Melodic Minor? Page 17 in all of its glory. I have stripped away all the fluff associated with scale theory and brought it into the new century with style. All examples are presented in both standard notation and fretboard diagrams. This title is available in eBook (adobe pdf) format here. Save Cart		US$20.00
FRETBOARD ALCHEMY FOR 4, 5, AND 6-STRING BASS - EBOOK/PDF VERSION click to see more No reviews	One of our perennial best-sellers over the past few years, Fretboard Alchemy For 4, 5, And 6-String Bass is now available as an eBook! A no nonsense comprehensive study of scales, modes, chords, arpeggios, extended fingerings, diagonal fingerings, functional harmony, theory and more. Ever wonder how to play a Phrygian Dominant? It's there on page 26. How about the 4th mode of the Melodic Minor? Page 17 in all of its glory. I have stripped away all the fluff associated with scale theory and brought it into the new century with style. All examples are presented in both standard notation and fretboard diagrams. This title is available in print format here. Save Cart		US$12.00
FRETBOARD ARCANUM click to see more 7 Reviews	Fretboard Arcanum, by Scott Hubbell, is a comprehensive method written to help bassists with their 'vertical' soloing skills. The purpose of this book is to familiarize the bassist with chord structures and to enhance his ability to solo intelligently and effectively. While many of these concepts can be applied to bass lines and fills, these exercises will focus more on soloing. Includes hundreds of exercises, written in both standard notation and tablature will help the player with ear-training, chord studies, fretboard knowledge and over-all chops fitness. 94 pages. MIDI versions of each example (105 in total) are included with this title. This title is available in eBook (adobe pdf) format here. Save Cart		US$20.00
FRETBOARD ARCANUM - EBOOK/PDF VERSION click to see more 2 Reviews	Now available in eBook format, Fretboard Arcanum, by Scott Hubbell, is a comprehensive method written to help bassists with their 'vertical' soloing skills. The purpose of this book is to familiarize the bassist with chord structures and to enhance his ability to solo intelligently and effectively. While many of these concepts can be applied to bass lines and fills, these exercises will focus more on soloing. Includes hundreds of exercises, written in both standard notation and tablature will help the player with ear-training, chord studies, fretboard knowledge and over-all chops fitness. 94 pages. MIDI versions of each example (105 in total) are included with this title. This title is available in print format here. Save Cart		US$12.00
GROOVING FOR HEAVEN VOL. 4 - DVD click to see more No reviews	PONDERING BASS TECHNIQUE Pondering Bass Technique emerges as the first Grooving for Heaven volume dedicated to the advanced techniques employed in the modern bass vocabulary. As opposed to presenting a 'glossary of riffs', Norm demystifies these techniques to allow the committed bassist to assimilate them for the broadest possible range of artistic expression. Features performances (A Tender NAMM Moment, Pondering the Sushi, The Star Spangled Banner & more) from his critically-acclaimed solo debut, Pondering the Sushi. Save Cart	US$39.99
HOW TO COMP click to see more No reviews	This book/CD set presents a clear, comprehensive, one-step-at-a-time method for learning how to accompany an improvised jazz solo. As a sequel to Hal Crook’s text 'How to Improvise', 'How to Comp' offers precise explanations, practical exercises, recorded musical examples, four play-along tracks, and daily practice routines. 'How to Comp' organizes a vast amount of information that helped to make the author’s previous work 'a major contribution to jazz pedagogy'. 'How to Comp' is primarily for intermediate through advanced level players of harmonic instruments, e.g. piano (keyboard), guitar and vibraphone. However, drummers, bassists and horn players can also benefit from its study. Written in standard notation only (no TAB). Includes audio CD. 176 pages. Save Cart	US$38.50
HOW TO IMPROVISE - AN APPROACH TO PRACTICING IMPROVISATION click to see more No reviews	What exactly are the steps that lead to ability? In which order should they been taken? What will be required to master each one? These are questions the author has explored in this book, resulting in a rather unique 'one-thing-at-a-time' approach to studying improvisation - one that incorporates discipline, technique, creativity and musical intuition. Each topic is explained and demonstrated using written musical examples and it is accompanied by suggested exercises and a sample daily practice schedule, which can be modified to fit your own needs or liking. Written by Hal Crook, this book has been used by the Performance Studies Department of the Berklee College of Music in Boston for teaching improvisation since September 1988. Written in standard notation only (no TAB). Includes 2 audio CDs. 186 pages. Save Cart	US$48.95
JAZZ BOWING TECHNIQUES FOR THE IMPROVISING BASSIST click to see more No reviews	Newly Revised! Includes added material and CD with exercises, play-along tunes and demos. A complete approach to improvising arco jazz with step-by-step instructions, exercises, and diagrams. Transcriptions of Slam Stewart, Jimmy Blanton, Paul Chambers, Eddie Gomez, and John Goldsby. Includes compositions by and for famous bass players. Written in standard notation (no TAB). Audio CD now included. 77 pages. Highly recommended! Save Cart		US$19.95
MASTERING THE BASS click to see more No reviews	Comprehensive study on the artistry of being a bassist. To become a master requires a total devotion to learning that craft. A master is someone who has strong, consistent skills and executes them perfectly with only the effort required to do so. This mastery requires experience and practice. When the question is asked, 'how much should I practice?' the correct answer is, 'until you have mastered what you're working on.' This book is designed to give the student a thorough, gradual study of obtainable musical goals including a strong rhythmic foundation upon which bass playing must be built. That is the reason for the great number of short repeated grooves and vamps as well as a myriad of open string and first position studies. The intention is not to limit the player to the low positions but to insure the mastery of the bass register as well as all other registers of the instrument and introduce a wide range of musical examples. Some music requires an entire lifetime of practice. Being a Master does not mean that the Master need not practice anymore. One should always try to improve and learn new music. This is the example true Masters set for others to follow. When a musical example, (simple or difficult), is mastered by a student, there is a tremendous sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. With each mastered piece comes more fulfillment. Good luck, work hard and have fun mastering the bass ! Save Cart		US$29.95
MASTERING THE BASS BOOK 2 click to see more No reviews	Mastering the Bass Book 2 continues to build strong technique, ear skills, and musicality with obtainable goals relative to those accomplished in Book 1. Save Cart		US$24.95
PENTATONIC NOTE SEQUENCE GRIMOIRIUM - EBOOK/PDF VERSION click to see more 2 Reviews	Byron Santo’s “Pentatonic Note Sequence Grimoirium” is the most comprehensive collection of Pentatonic Note Sequences ever assembled for the modern bassist! The Grimoirium contains over 700 pentatonic note sequences based off of the major pentatonic scale and its four associated modes. The purpose of this book is to expose the modern bassist to a comprehensive, organized collection of pentatonic note sequences that can be used as an inspirational source for new licks, solos and compositions. Bassist of any skill level may benefit from Grimoirium, though knowledge of theory will provide the most from its usage. Contains 230 pages. Save Cart		US$12.00
PICKING HAND GRIMOIRIUM - EBOOK/PDF VERSION click to see more No reviews	The Picking Hand Grimoirium provides in one volume, the necessary exercises for the development of the picking hand for string instrumentalist of 4, 5, 6 or 7 string instruments. 872 pages. Save Cart		US$12.00
STUDIO BASS MASTERS click to see more 1 Reviews	Session Tips & Techniques from Top Bass Players Secrets, techniques, and advice from the world's top session bassists. Covers gear, recording, practicing and more. Standard notation and tab. 112 pages. Includes audio cd. Save Cart	US$19.95
THE COMPLETE ELECTRIC BASS PLAYER BOOK 3 click to see more No reviews	Book 3 in this practical series by Chuck Rainey covers improvised techniques of the left hand, back and forth technique, and cupping technique. Superb demonstration photographs. Written in standard notation (no TAB). 60 pages. Save Cart		US$16.95
THE JAZZ BASS BOOK click to see more 1 Reviews	More than a player's manual, this book portrays jazz bass as a vital element of 20th century American music. Citing examples from key recordings in the jazz canon, the book defines the essence of the musical contributions made by more than 70 important jazz bassists, including Ray Brown, Eddie Gomez, Charles Mingus, Milt Hinton and many others. Bassists get expert guidance on mastering proper technique, practice methods and improvisation, plus new insight into the theoretical and conceptual aspects of jazz. The companion CD featuring bass plus rhythm section allows readers to hear technical examples from the book, presented in slow and fast versions. It also offers play-along tracks of typical chord progressions and song forms. Written in standard notation only (no TAB). Includes audio CD. 228 pages. Save Cart	US$24.95
TODD JOHNSON ELECTRIC BASS TECHNIQUE BUILDERS - BOOK/DVD click to see more 1 Reviews	Todd Johnson is one of the bass world's most innovative and respected artists. Recognized for his pioneering 6-string bass technique of playing chord changes, melodies and bass lines simultaneously, he is best known as the bassist for the highly acclaimed Ron Eschete Trio and has performed with many top jazz artists including Kristin Korn, Mike Stern, Dave Weckly, Scott Jenderson, Plas Johnson, Lew Tabackin, Jack Shelden, Joe LaBarbera, Poncho Sanchez, and Frank Gambale. Adding to his busy performing and recording schedule, Todd is a sought-after teacher and clinician. Since 1991, his work as an instructor has included Musicians Institute (BIT), California Institute of the Arts, and the Master's College, as well as clinics, workshops, and private lessons around the globe. Written in Standard Notation and TAB. 48 pages. Save Cart	US$39.95
TODD JOHNSON WALKING BASS LINE MODULE SYSTEM VOLUME 1: TRIAD MODULES - BOOK/DVD click to see more 1 Reviews	Todd Johnson is one of the bass world's most innovative and respected artists. Recognized for his pioneering 6-string bass technique of playing chord changes, melodies and bass lines simultaneously, he is best known as the bassist for the highly acclaimed Ron Eschete Trio and has performed with many top jazz artists including Kristin Korn, Mike Stern, Dave Weckly, Scott Jenderson, Plas Johnson, Lew Tabackin, Jack Shelden, Joe LaBarbera, Poncho Sanchez, and Frank Gambale. Adding to his busy performing and recording schedule, Todd is a sought-after teacher and clinician. Since 1991, his work as an instructor has included Musicians Institute (BIT), California Institute of the Arts, and the Master's College, as well as clinics, workshops, and private lessons around the globe. Written in Standard Notation and TAB. 48 pages. Save Cart	US$39.95
TODD JOHNSON WALKING BASS LINE MODULE SYSTEM, VOLUME 2: SCALE MODULES - BOOK/DVD click to see more No reviews	odd Johnson is one of the bass world's most innovative and respected artists. Recognized for his pioneering 6-string bass technique of playing chord changes, melodies and bass lines simultaneously, he is best known as the bassist for the highly acclaimed Ron Eschete Trio and has performed with many top jazz artists including Kristin Korn, Mike Stern, Dave Weckly, Scott Jenderson, Plas Johnson, Lew Tabackin, Jack Shelden, Joe LaBarbera, Poncho Sanchez, and Frank Gambale. Adding to his busy performing and recording schedule, Todd is a sought-after teacher and clinician. Since 1991, his work as an instructor has included Musicians Institute (BIT), California Institute of the Arts, and the Master's College, as well as clinics, workshops, and private lessons around the globe. Written in Standard Notation and TAB. 46 pages Save Cart		US$39.95
WWW.FOUR-STRINGS.COM click to see more No reviews	This title is priced for closeout and this deal is limited to stock on hand. They will remain available until sold out. If you are interested in getting a copy, don’t wait. This title, written by Tom Bornemann, offers a comprehensive introduction and training system that covers fundamental theory, techniques, exercises and practicing methods. All well presented and introduced in a straight-forward, methodical approach. Written in English but is printed, distributed and made available to us from Germany. Examples are written in standard notation (no tab) and includes many fretboard diagrams. Spiral bound, 142 pages and includes 2 audio CDs. Save Cart		US$12.50 Retail Price US$26.95