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Build technique with beautiful music through the works of great composers such as Bach, Haydn, Chopin, Brahms and more. Beyond Basslines helps you put your scales and arpeggios to use while developing dexterity, finger independence, a melodic sense and an appreciation of the electric bass as a solo instrument. ArtSong Publishing presents Beyond Basslines; From Bach to Brahms. Arranged and compiled by Chuck Bianchi, Beyond Basslines encourages technical and musical development through the beautiful music of the great composers. Whether it is through the technicality of Bach or the lyricism of Schumann and Chopin, you will experience how the master composers use scale patterns and arpeggios to create some of the most beautiful music ever written. Arranged and compiled by Chuck Bianchi. Midi files for each piece are also included. Contains 11 solos and 5 duets. Written in standard notation and TAB. 51 Pages.

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