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From the Fundamentals to the Entire Fingerboard.
Concentrates on rhythms and phrasings most commonly heard through decades of bass playing. Standard notation. 69 pages. Includes audio cd.

This book/CD pack helps bass players expand their reading skills. Beneficial for beginners through advanced players, this pack covers rhythms, notes, intervals, accidentals, and key signatures, as well as common bass patterns in blues, R&B, funk, rock, and more. The CD includes 97 demo tracks!

Series: Bass Instruction

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