BassBooks.com - Your Ultimate Online Resource of Educational Material for the Bass Guitar

SAMPLES FROM THIS TITLE
The samples are in pdf format and do require Adobe Acrobat Reader to be installed.
Click Here for Table of Contents & Listing of Selections
Click Here for Book Introduction
Click Here for Book Demo/Sample: Grooves in 8th Notes - Click Here for MP3 example 3.01A (Bass And Drums) - Click Here for MP3 example 3.01A (Drums only)
Click Here for Book Demo/Sample: Grooves in 8th Notes & Triplets - Click Here for MP3 example 4.02A (Bass And Drums) - Click Here for MP3 example 4.02A (Drums only)
Click Here for Book Demo/Sample: Grooves in 16th Notes - Click Here for MP3 example 5.19A (Bass And Drums) - Click Here for MP3 example 5.19A (Drums only)

Slap 101 is a compilation of original basslines, exercises and rhythms. It is a methodology that I have created and developed over the years for myself and for my students to learn and develop the traditional slap technique. It is also a number of tracks to practice exercises and slap grooves. There are more than 460 exercises and grooves and more than 2000 practicing tracks presented.This book is the result of more than 30 years of experience as a professional bassist and more than 25 years of teaching at university and college levels. The book is bilingual English/French. Spiral bound and excellent quality. Written in standard musical notation with improved TAB. 130 pages.

CUSTOMERS LOOKING AT THIS ITEM MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN

SLAP BASS - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE - DVD
		This DVD is the ultimate source for learning the secrets of funk bass, in a player-friendly menu format.	Our Price: US$19.95 click to see more

SLAP IT!
		First published in 1981 and written by Tony Oppenheim, Slap It! has become one of the standard books for electric bass players wanting to learn more about playing and sight-reading slap bass lines. Slap It! has been updated! It still includes the same classic 151 slap bass exercises, but now all examples are now provided in both Standard and TAB notation. The latest edition of the Slap It! companion CD now includes an additional 28 audio tracks, now totaling 99 tracks. Additional revisions include example numbers for every example and CD track numbers for all recorded examples (this was a suggestion from one of our BassBooks.com customer reviews!). 48 pages.	Our Price: US$19.95 click to see more

THE SLAP BASS PROGRAM WITH ALEXIS SKLAREVSKI - DVD
		Recently remastered and released in DVD format, this highly acclaimed video has become the definitive bible of slap technique. Packed with intensive instruction and incredible syncopated funk, The Slap Bass Program thoroughly explores the challenging techniques behind the slap style. Running Time: 83 minutes	Our Price: US$39.95 click to see more

ULTIMATE SLAP BASS
		Over the last five years Ultimate Slap Bass has become one of the most popular books ever written on the slap bass technique. This comprehensive book covers every aspect of the slap technique from the absolute basics through to advanced techniques such as double thumbing, open string hammer-ons and how to combine slapping with other techniques in a musical way. There are over 200 exercises in the book, the audio files for which are available as a FREE download from the authors website. The book also includes a detailed history of the slap technique, as well as biographies of all of the major contributors to the technique. Written in standard notation and TAB. 206 pages.	Our Price: US$52.99 click to see more

GROOVE 101
		Groove 101 is a book and audio DVD library of 260 grooves and exercises covering a multitude of musical styles from pop to rock, funk, latin, soul and fusion. The book also comes with a data DVD containing more than 1,000 practice tracks and demonstrations. Audio examples are recorded on a variety of different Basses (1969 Precision, 1969 Gibson EB-1 , custom 5 string, etc.), with a complete listing of the instruments used included in the book for additional reference. This book is the best tool on the market for practicing and improving your groove, performance, control and your inner clock. The book is bilingual English/French. Spiral bound and excellent quality. Written in standard musical notation with improved TAB. 90 pages.	Our Price: US$60.00 click to see more

HOW TO IMPROVISE - AN APPROACH TO PRACTICING IMPROVISATION
		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.	Our Price: US$48.95 click to see more

READY, AIM, IMPROVISE
		As taught at Berklee College of Music and written by Hal Crook, READY, AIM, IMPROVISE! explores the critical areas involved in learning how to improvise, including: music theory, jazz harmony, ear training, jazz execution, jazz vocabulary, practicing, self-critiquing, career planning, and much more. READY, AIM, IMPROVISE! is a clear, comprehensive study of the most important steps in a jazz musicians education. Dont be surprised if it gets you practicing more and playing better in no time at all! So get READY... AIM... IMPROVISE! Includes 2 audio CDs. 352 pages.	Our Price: US$54.95 click to see more

LET'S PLAY RHYTHM
		Variations on Rhythm Changes for the Study of Improvisation, Ear Training and Composition Let´s Play Rhythm is one of the most versatile book/CD play-alongs available providing three CDs which offer a complete learning experience. You´ll hear master musicians demonstrating the lessons in the context of tunes. Eliminating first the solos on one disc and finally the melodies on a third disc leaving only the rhythm tracks. Practice with/without the melodies or solos, write your own, transcribe for ear training. Learn bass lines, diatonic melodies, rhythmic melodies, pentatonic, blues scale, diminished, upper structures, intervalic melodies, reharmonization, pedal points, groove variations and more. Featured soloists and melody players include Jerry Bergonzi - Tenor, Ken Cervenka - Trumpet, Jeff Galindo - Trombone and Matt Marvuglio - Flute. Rhythm section: Bruce Gertz - bass, Bob Kaufman - drums, Russell Hoffman - piano. 167 pages. Written in standard notation. (NO TAB) 3 audio CDs included.	Our Price: US$60.50 click to see more

TODD JOHNSON ELECTRIC BASS TECHNIQUE BUILDERS - BOOK/DVD
		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.	Our Price: US$39.95 click to see more

TODD JOHNSON WALKING BASS LINE MODULE SYSTEM, VOLUME 2: SCALE MODULES - BOOK/DVD
		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	Our Price: US$39.95 click to see more

View All Reviews

Inventory Status:

Newest Titles Added

Quick Product Search

View by Category

Currency

Other Ordering Info

Other Info

Buy More-Save More

Join Our Mailing List