ELECTRIC BASS METHODS

SECOND EDITIONby Ed Friedland

The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone justlearning to play electric bass. It is based on years ofteaching bass students of all ages, and it also reflects someof the best bass teaching ideas from around the world!

This second edition features all new engravings andexcellent new audio tracks. The books have beenupdated to meet the needs of today’s bass students byrenowned bassist and author Ed Friedland.

Ed Friedland is a contributing editor and monthlycolumnist for Bass Player magazine. He has taught atBerklee College of Music, Boston College, and ArizonaState University, and is a frequent guest clinician aroundthe country. He has written several best-selling titles forthe Hal Leonard Bass Builders series, as well as creatingthe new Slap Bass DVD. Equally adept on electric andupright bass, Ed has performed with some of the topnames in jazz, blues, and R&B, as well as playing studiodates, theatre, and show-biz gigs. His performancecredits include: Larry Coryell, Michal Urbaniak, RobbenFord, Wycliffe Gordon, Stacey Kent, Teirney Sutton, AnnHampton Calloway, Bud Shank, Paul Horn, JohnnyAdams, Robert Junior Lockwood, Linda Hopkins,Martha & The Vandellas, the Drifters, the Patters, theMarvellettes, Steve Allen, the Tucson SymphonyOrchestra, the Opera Company of Boston, Little Shop ofHorrors, Mama Mia, 42nd Street, and others!

BOOK 1Book 1 teaches: tuning; playing position; musical symbols; notes within the first five frets;common bass lines, patterns and rhythms; rhythmsthrough eighth notes; playing tips and techniques; morethan 100 great songs, riffs, and examples; and more! TheCD includes 44 full-band tracks for demonstration orplay-along.______00695067 Book Only..............................$5.95______00695068 Book/CD Pack .......................$9.95

BOOK 2Book 2 continues where 1 left off and teaches: the box shape, moveable boxes, notes infifth position, major and minor scales, the classic bluesline, the shuffle rhythm, tablature, and more!

______00695069 Book Only..............................$5.95______00695070 Book/CD Pack .......................$9.95

BOOK 3 With the third book, progressingstudents will learn more great songs, riffs and examples;sixteenth notes; playing off chord symbols; slap and poptechniques; hammer ons and pull offs; playing differentstyles and grooves; and more.______00695071 Book Only..............................$5.95______00695072 Book/CD Pack .......................$9.95

COMPOSITE Special bound edition containingBooks1, 2 and 3. The book/CD version includes three CDs.______00695073 Book Only............................$14.95______00695074 Book/CD Pack .....................$24.95

BASS SCALE FINDEREASY-TO-USE GUIDE TO OVER 1300 SCALES

Learn to use the entire fretboard with the Bass ScaleFinder. This book contains over 1300 scale diagramsfor the most important 17 scale types, including majorand minor scales, pentatonics, the seven major modes,diminished, melodic minor, harmonic minor, and more,in all 12 keys. Basic scale theory is also presented tohelp you apply these colorful sounds in your own music.______00695781 6" x 9"...................................$4.95______00695778 9" x 12".................................$5.95

BASS ARPEGGIO FINDERThis extensive reference guide lays out over 1,300arpeggio shapes. 28 different qualities are covered foreach key and each quality is presented in four differentshapes. A fingerboard chart of the bass neck is alsoprovided to help with transposing the shapes to new keys.______00695817 6" x 9"...................................$4.95______00695816 9" x 12".................................$5.95

Please note: You can use the Hal Leonard GuitarMethod Chord Finder with these bass books. Pleasesee page 679 for a full description.

Coming Soon:Stylistic instruction for the Hal Leonard BassMethod!FUNK BASS______00695792 Book/CD Pack .....................$14.95

ROCK BASS______00695801 Book/CD Pack .....................$14.95

SUPPLEMENTARY SONGBOOKS These great songbooks correlate with Books 1-3 of theHal Leonard Bass Method, giving students great songs toplay while thye’re still learning! The CD packs includegreat accompaniment and demo tracks.

EASY POP BASS LINES 20 great songs that students in Book 1can master. Includes: All Shook Up • Come As You Are

• Crossfire • Eight Days a Week • Great Balls of Fire •Lay Down Sally • Surfin’ U.S.A. • Wild Thing • andmore.______00695810 Book .....................................$5.95______00695809 Book/CD Pack .....................$14.95

MORE EASY POP BASS LINES 20 great songs for Level 2 students.______00695819 Book .....................................$5.95______00695818 Book/CD Pack .....................$14.95

EVEN MORE EASY POP BASS LINES 20 great songs for Level 3 students.______00695821 Book .....................................$5.95______00695820 Book/CD Pack .....................$14.95

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THE STUDIO BASSIST BOOK 1by Dan DeanContinues and develops theprinciples taught in the HalLeonard Electric Bass Meth-od Books 1, 2 and 3. Featureschord chart reading, trans-position and ear training.

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PLAY BASSTODAY! – LEVEL 1 by Chris KringelTeach yourself to play the easyway! This method gets begin-ners playing the bass at theirown pace through easy-to-understand instruction and aplay-along CD.

______00842020 Book/CD Pack.......................$9.95______00320356 DVD ....................................$14.95

PLAY BASS TODAY! BEGINNER’S PACKLevel 1 Book/CD Pack packaged with the correlating DVD.______00699552 Book/CD/DVD .....................$19.95

PLAY BASS TODAY! – LEVEL 2A COMPLETE GUIDE TOTHE BASICS

With its handy “teacher on CD”and 99 demo tracks, thisbook/CD pack is the ultimateself-teaching method! Pickingup where Level 1 leaves off, it

covers: more songs, riffs and scales; chords and arpeggios;playing tips and techniques; all musical styles; andstandard notation and tab.______00842036 Book/CD Pack.......................$9.95

PLAY BASS TODAY! SONGBOOKThis companion songbook to the Play BassToday! method books features10 great bass songs: BrickHouse (Commodores) • I SawHer Standing There (TheBeatles) • I Shot the Sheriff

(Bob Marley/Eric Clapton) • My Girl (The Temptations)• Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley and His Comets) •Stand by Me (Ben E. King) • Tennessee Waltz (PattiPage) • Walk Don’t Run (The Ventures) • Wild Thing(The Troggs) • Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton).Includes tab. The CD includes full band demonstrationtracks so you can hear how each song should sound andthen play along when you’re ready.______00842037 Book/CD Pack.....................$12.95

PLAY TODAY! PLUS –LEVEL 1A 6" x 9" book/CD packthat includes Level 1 instructionand the five correlating songs.

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A series of technique book/audio packages created for thepurposeful building and development of your chops. Eachvolume is written by an expert in that particular tech-nique. And with the inclusion of audio, the added dimen-sion of hearing exactly how to play particular grooves andtechniques makes this truly like a private lesson. Theadded use of photos makes the lessons complete!

BASS FITNESS – AN EXERCISINGHANDBOOKby Josquin des PresThe purpose of this book is toprovide the aspiring bass play-er with a wide variety of fingerexercises for developing thetechniques necessary to suc-

ceed in today’s music scene. It can also play an importantrole in a bass player’s daily practicing program. The 200exercises are designed to help increase your speed,improve your dexterity, develop accuracy and promotefinger independence. Recommended by world-acclaimedbass players, music schools and music magazines, this isthe ultimate bass handbook.______00660177 Book Only.............................$8.95

BASS FOR BEGINNERSThe Complete Guideby Glenn LetschThis book/CD pack by profes-sional bassist Glenn Letschprovides the basic tools forsolid, fundamental electricbass playing. It covers topics

that all players need to know, such as: proper left- andright-hand technique, reading standard notation andtablature, music theory and application, bass isometrics,scales, ear training, and more! The book also answersfrequently asked questions, and provides a special sec-tion of practice routines for the beginning bassist. TheCD includes 99 demo tracks.______00695099 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95

BASS IMPROVISATIONTHE COMPLETE GUIDETO SOLOING

by Ed FriedlandThis book/CD pack is designedto help players master the art ofimprovisation. The CD includesover 50 tracks for demonstra-tion and play-along. The book

works with electric or acoustic bass and covers: modes, har-monic minor, melodic minor, blues, pentatonics, dimin-ished, whole tone, Lydian b7, Mixolydian b13, and otherimportant scales; phrasing, chord scale concepts, melodicdevelopment, guide tones, and resolutions; plus how to useyour ear, practice tunes, and much more!______00695164 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95

GLENN LETSCH’S BASS MASTER CLASSby Glenn LetschTake a private lesson with fiveof the greatest bass players inthe world: Larry Graham,Rocco Prestia, Ben Wolfe,Mike Chapman, and JacoPastorius. The CD includes

over 70 tracks for demonstration and play-along.______00695098 Book/CD Pack ....................$19.95

BLUES BASSTHE COMPLETE METHOD

by Jon LiebmanThe best single source forlearning to play the blues forbass! The CD includes 74 full-band tracks. Styles coveredinclude: Delta blues, Texasblues, New Orleans blues, West

Coast blues, Chicago blues, boogie woogie blues, jazzblues, and others. It also covers 12-bar blues, 8-bar blues,24-bar blues, minor blues, tags & turnarounds; 12/8 feel,swing, shuffle, jazz, pop, slow blues, funk blues, R&B.______00695235 Book/CD Pack.....................$17.95

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BUILDINGWALKING BASS LINESby Ed FriedlandA walking bass line is the mostcommon approach to jazz bassplaying, but it is also used inrock music, blues, rockabilly,R&B, gospel, Latin, countryand many other types of music.

The term “walking” is used to describe the movingfeeling that quarter notes create in the bass part. Thespecific goal of this book is to familiarize players withthe techniques used to build walking bass lines and tomake them aware of how the process works. Throughthe use of 90-minutes worth of recorded rhythm tracks,players will have the opportunity to put the new learningdirectly into action. This book literally gives bassists thetools they need to build their own walking bass lines.Also see Building Rock Bass Lines on page 814.______00695008 Book/CD Pack ....................$18.95

RON CARTER – BUILDINGJAZZ BASS LINESRon Carter is a living legend,having been an integral part ofthe Miles Davis group andV.S.O.P. In this book/CD pack-age, Ron shows the student howto create more creative basslines in a step-by-step process

that will yield creative results in a very short time. The exer-cises in the book (blues in major and minor keys, 3/4blues), as well as three of Ron’s compositions, are per-formed by an all-star rhythm section of Ron on bass,Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ofer Ganor on guitar, and LewisNash on drums. Ron’s part can be isolated on each track,so you can listen to him play the exercises, play along withhim, and then turn his track off and create your own basslines with the guitar, piano, and drums.______00841240 Book/CD Pack ....................$19.95

DICTIONARY OF BASS GROOVESby Sean MaloneThe most comprehensive guideto playing bass guitar. This bookcovers the essential bass linesand history for 34 styles ofmusic, including all varieties ofpop and rock, rhythm and blues,

and much more. The CD includes 34 full-demo tracks.______00695266 Book/CD Pack ....................$14.95

EXPANDING WALKING BASS LINESby Ed FriedlandA follow-up to BuildingWalking Bass Lines, this bookapproaches more advancedwalking concepts, includingmodel mapping, the two-feel,several “must know changes,”

and other important jazz bass lessons. CD includes a jazztrio for practicing standard tunes.______00695026 Book/CD Pack ....................$19.95

FINGERBOARD HARMONY FOR BASSA LINEAR APPROACH FOR4-, 5- AND 6-STRING BASS

by Gary WillisA comprehensive source forlearning the theory and geome-try of the bass fingerboard byone of today's leading players

and instructors. Audio features Gary Willis demonstrating99 examples and exercises.______00695043 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95

FUNK BASSby Jon LiebmanCritically acclaimed as the bestsingle source for the tech-niques used to play funk andslap-style bass! Includes aforeword by John Patitucciand is endorsed by RichAppleman of the Berklee

College Of Music, Will Lee, Mark Egan, Stuart Hamm andmany others! Features several photos and a special sec-tion on equipment and effects. A book for everyone –from beginners to advanced players! Includes a 58-minute audio accompaniment.______00699348 Book/CD Pack ....................$18.95

FUNK/FUSION BASSby Jon LiebmanThis follow-up to Funk Bassstudies the techniques andgrooves of today’s top funk/fusion bass players. It includessections on mastering the two-finger technique, string cross-

ing, style elements, establishing a groove, building afunk/fusion soloing vocabulary, and a CD with over 90tracks to jam along with. Features a foreword written byEarth, Wind And Fire bassist Verdine White.______00696553 Book/CD Pack .....................$19.95

HIP-HOP BASS101 Grooves, Riffs,Loops, and Beatsby Josquin des Pres101 authentic hip-hop basslines spanning 25 years ofmusic and covering all thestyles: East Coast, West Coast,Down South, Straight and

Swing Feels. The CD includes 98 full-band demo tracks.______00695589 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95

JERRY JEMMOTT –BLUES AND RHYTHM & BLUES BASSTECHNIQUEJerry Jemmott wrote the bookon R&B bass, and here it is!This comprehensive presenta-tion examines and explainsthe greatest bassist of his gen-

eration. Besides the first detailed biography of Jerry andhis personal philosophy of all the aspects of his music,this pack also includes a CD with new compositions thatdemonstrate the techniques that he used with legendaryperformers such as Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, B.B.King, and Freddie King for their classic material.Includes note-for-note transcriptions of the songs on theCD along with comprehensive performance notes, plusphotos and other memorabilia. ______00695176 Book/CD pack ....................$17.95

JAZZ BASSby Ed FriedlandThis book/CD pack featuresover 50 examples coveringwalking bass, the two feel, 3/4time, Latin, and ballads. Itcovers soloing, performanceprotocol, and includes sevencomplete tunes.

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JUMP ’N’ BLUES BASS by Keith RosierEssential jump/swing andmodern blues bass lines forelectric and upright players.Includes lessons and music inthe style of Willie Dixon, LarryTaylor, Edgar Willis, Duck

Dunn, Tommy Shannon, and more! The CD includes alive blues band with over 20 play-along tracks.______00695292 Book/CD Pack ....................$15.95

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FASTTRACK BASS 1by Blake Neely & Jeff SchroedlEverything you need to know about playing the bass,including music notation, tablature, riffs, licks, andscales, syncopation, and rock and blues styles. MethodBook 1 includes 75 songs and examples.______00697284 Book/CD Pack 9" x 12".........$7.95______00695395 Book/CD Pack 5-1/2" x 5"....$7.95______00695596 Spanish Edition.....................$7.95

FASTTRACK BASS 1 SONGBOOK 18 songs, including: Brown Eyed Girl • Great Balls of Fire •I Want to Hold Your Hand • Oh, Pretty Woman • Wild Thing• Wonderful Tonight • You Really Got Me • Your Song.______00697289 Book/CD Pack 9" x 12".......$12.95______00695400 Book/CD Pack 5-1/2" x 5"....$9.95

FASTTRACK BASS 1 SONGBOOK 2The second songbook/CD packs for Level 1 are nowavailable! These excellent supplements to the instructionbooks includes 8 favorite songs: Evil Ways • GimmeSome Lovin’ • Gloria • Have I Told You Lately •Jailhouse Rock • Time Is on My Side • Twist and Shout• Walk Don’t Run. Perfect for playing with a band, orsolo with the CD.______00695368 Book/CD Pack.....................$12.95

FASTTRACK BASS 2by Blake Neely & Jeff SchroedlIncludes 96 songs and examples; rock, blues, R&B, funkand other styles; riffs, slap & pop; fifth position, scalesand keys; and more!______00697294 Book/CD Pack.......................$9.95

FASTTRACK BASS 2 SONGBOOK 18 songs, including: Back in the U.S.S.R. • Born to BeWild • I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man • Imagine •Layla • Maggie May • No Particular Place to Go • Takin’Care of Business.______00697298 Book/CD Pack.....................$12.95

FASTTRACK BASS 2 SONGBOOK 2A supplement to the FastTrack instruction book, thisgreat songbook/CD pack features 8 great songs in rockscore format: All Day and All of the Night • Best of MyLove • Day Tripper • Hey Joe • I Shot the Sheriff • MissYou • Smoke on the Water • Surfin’ U.S.A. Perfect forplaying with a band, or solo with the CD.______00695369 Book/CD Pack.....................$12.95

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For a complete FastTrack series listing,see pages 684-685.

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LOSTART OFCOUNTRY BASSby Keith RosierEndorsed by Leland Sklar &Glenn WorfAn introduction to countrybass for electric or uprightplayers. This book/CD pack isan insider's look at country

bass playing on stage and in the studio. The bookincludes lessons and music in the style of Hank Williams,Lefty Frizzel, Marty Stuart, David Ball, and more. The CDincludes 35 songs with full band backing. You’ll learnclassic and modern country bass lines, how to be a stu-dio bassist, how to read music with the NashvilleNumber System, and more!

“A killer country primer.”– Bass Player magazine

______00695107 Book/CD Pack .....................$19.95

MUTEDGROOVESby Josquin des PresDevelop the string muting,string raking, and right-handtechniques used by the great-est legends of bass with thiscomprehensive exercisebook. It includes over 100practical exercises with audioaccompaniments for each.

______00696555 Book/CD Pack ....................$16.95

REGGAE BASSby Ed FriedlandThe complete guide to reggaeand Jamaican bass styles, cov-ering early ska, rock steady,roots reggae, dub, modernska, dance hall, and more.The book includes perform-ance tips and lessons, authen-

tic grooves and riddims, and more. The CD includes 47full-demo tracks.______00695163 Book/CD Pack ....................$14.95

ROCK BASSby Jon LiebmanLearn the essential rockgrooves and basslines in thestyle of Paul McCartney, JohnEntwistle, John Paul Jones,Geddy Lee, Sting, Billy Sheehan,Flea, and many more! The CDincludes 99 full-demo tracks

for every exercise in the book and the book itself includestips on all the essential techniques, grooves and bass linesfrom the 1950s through the 1990s. Also includes tips onequipment, effects, and listening suggestions.______00695083 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95

’70S FUNK & DISCOBASS101 GROOVIN’ BASSPATTERNS

by Josquin des PresBass BuildersThe low, throbbing beat ofgreat bassists like JamesJamerson, Anthony Jackson,

Larry Graham, Bootsy Collins, Louis Johnson andVerdine White drove the world to the dance floor duringthe disco era. In this new Bass Builders book, renownbassist Josquin des Pres provides 101 authentic funkand disco bass patterns to help players practice gettingtheir groove. Includes standard notation and tab, and aCD with 99 full-demo tracks.______00695614 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95

SIMPLIFIEDSIGHT-READING FOR BASSFROM THE FUNDAMENTALS TOTHE ENTIRE FINGERBOARD

by Josquin des PresThis book/CD pack helps bassplayers expand their readingskills. Beneficial for beginnersthrough advanced players, this

pack covers rhythms, notes, intervals, accidentals, and keysignatures, as well as common bass patterns in blues, R&B,funk, rock, and more. The CD includes 97 demo tracks!______00695085 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95

6-STRING BASSICSby David GrossThe complete guide for mas-tering the six-string bass. Thisbook/CD pack covers scales,arpeggios, modes, chordforms, two-handed tapping,alternative techniques, chro-matic exercises and theory

concepts. The CD includes 99 full-demo tracks.______00695221 Book/CD Pack ....................$12.95

SLAP BASS ESSENTIALSby Josquin des Pres andBunny BrunelThis book/audio pack in-cludes over 140 essential pat-terns and exercises coveringevery aspect of slap bass, writ-ten by two of today’s hottestbass players Josquin des Presand Bunny Brunell.

______00696563 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95______00695277 Spanish Edition...................$16.95

WORLD BEAT GROOVES FOR BASSby Tony CimorosiThis book profiles 18 distinctstyles of “world music.” Eachsection includes performancenotes, authentic-soundingbass lines written in TAB andstandard notation, and recom-

mendations for further listening and reading. Theaccompanying CD features full-band demos of all 18styles, including: bossa nova, calypso, mambo, mara-catu, merengue, reggae, rumba, salsa, samba, ska,tango, tumbúo, zydeco and more.______00695335 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95

ELECTRIC BASS INSTRUCTION

AFRO-CUBANSLAP BASSLINESby Oscar StagnaroBerklee PressAfro-Cuban rhythms are hot!Now you will learn to play slapbass in seven popular Afro-Cuban styles: Cha cha, sonmontuno, Afro-Cuban 6/8,

Latin jazz, and Latin jazz in seven. Whether you readtablature or traditional notation, you will quickly learnall these styles and develop your slap bass techniques tocreate style-appropriate articulations. The included CDhas percussion tracks, play-along tracks and completesongs to help you improve your groove to an Afro-Cubanrhythm. Grammy-winning bassist Oscar Stagnaro is oneof today’s top players and a pioneer in bass education.He is an Associate professor at Berklee College of Music,where he helped found the Latin bass studiesdepartment. He is co-author of Latin Bass Book.______50449512 Book/CD Pack ....................$19.95

ARPEGGIOS FOR BASSby David KeifPrivate LessonsMusicians InstituteThe ultimate reference guidefor electric bass! This bookcovers triad and seventh chordarpeggios, patterns coveringthe entire 4-string neck, easy-

to-use fretboard diagrams, inversions, and more.______00695133 .............................................$12.95

THE ART OF THE SLAPCenterstream PublicationsThe focus is on the concept ofgroove sculpting from modes,and not on actual right and lefthand techniques. The CD fea-tures recordings of all theexamples, plus a split-channel

option to help players practice. Includes 13 songs.______00000229 Book/CD Pack .....................$16.95

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THE ART OF WALKING BASSA METHOD FORACOUSTIC ORELECTRIC BASS

by Bob MagnussonMusicians InstituteThis comprehensive source forlearning to build melodic walk-ing bass lines in all styles pulls

together lessons from MI elective courses. The CD includes31 full-band tracks and demonstrates the exercises in thebook. Topics covered include: intervals, chord symbols,and key centers; passing tones, chromatic tones, surroundtones, sequences, and bypassing changes; blues, rhythmchanges, II-V-I progressions, and other common progres-sions. In standard notation and TAB.______00695168 Book/CD Pack.....................$17.95

BASS FRETBOARDBASICSby Paul FarnenEssential ConceptsMusicians InstituteAll you need to know aboutthe bass fretboard, including:scales, intervals, triads, modalpatterns, and fundamentals;keys, fingerings, position play-

ing; arpeggios, turnarounds, walking bass lines; hori-zontal and vertical playing; for all styles of playing!______00695201 .............................................$14.95

BASS GUITAR CHORDSCenterstream Publications84 of the most popular chordsfor bass guitar, including: fin-ger placement, note construc-tion, chromatic charts andmost commonly used bassscales. Also has helpfulexplanation of common 2-5-1

progression, and the chords in all keys.______00000073 ...............................................$2.95

BASS LINES INMINUTES – AN EASY METHOD FORCREATING BASS LINESby Kris BergHouston PublishingFor beginning bassists, walk-ing bass lines can be very con-fusing. This method is a quickway of learning to walk

through changes. Endorsed by North Texas State banddirector Neil Slater.______00030039 ...............................................$9.95

THE BASS PLAYER BOOKEQUIPMENT, TECHNIQUE,STYLES AND ARTISTS

edited by Karl CoryatMiller Freeman BooksThis is the right-hand man forplayers who live and breathebass, or for beginners who wantan all-in-one guide to the

instrument that “shakes the low end” of rock, pop, jazz andmore. This handbook details the ins and outs of buyingbasses and equipment; provides set-up and electronics tips;and explores unique characteristics of landmark bass mod-els. Chapters on technique cover bass basics, theory, fret-less playing, acoustic bass, the essentials of various musicstyles, recording, gigging, and more. Seminal interviewswith great bassists include Jeff Berlin, Stanley Clarke, JohnPattitucci, Bill Wyman, and many others. 8 3/8" x 10 7/8"______00330487 .............................................$22.95

THE BASS PLAYER’SHANDBOOKby Greg MooterBerklee PressIt’s your bass – take care of it!The Bass Player’s Handbookprovides bassists with a com-plete guide to understanding theorigin and workings of theirinstrument. Greg Mooter out-

lines fundamental concepts of proper fingering, tone pro-duction and good practice habits. You will also learn howto care for your bass properly and keep it in top form withessential information on repairs, seasonal adjustments, andcustomizing for your own body, style and sound. Includeswarm-up and full body stretching exercises and strategiesto give you a lifetime of healthy bass playing.

“This timely and precious ‘bible’ has importantinformation you won’t find anywhere else.”

– Carole Kaye______50449511 ...........................................$24.95

BASS PLAYINGTECHNIQUESby Alexis SklarevskiMusicians InstituteA comprehensive source forplaying bass in a variety ofmusical styles. Explains: ham-mer-ons, pull-offs, bends, mut-ing, vibrato; slap bass grooves;essential bass lines and basic

theory; exercises, picking suggestions, sample songs;and more!______00695207 .............................................$16.95

BERKLEE PRACTICE METHOD: BASSby Rich Appleman, JohnRepucci and the BerkleeFacultyBerklee PressMake your band better, or pre-pare yourself to join one! Thissensational series lets you

improve your intuitive sense of timing and improvisation,develop your technique and reading ability, and masteryour role in the groove. Play along with a Berklee facultyband on the accompanying CD, then play with your ownband! See the Berklee Press section for the complete series.______50449427 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95

THE BLUES BASSHANDBOOKby Mark EpsteinCherry Lane MusicInstead of progressive har-mony and fancy licks, bluesbass playing is all aboutcreating a great feel andlocking it in. This book/CD

pack teaches classic blues bass lines, as well as how tocreate your own. Once you know the bass lines, theauthor shows you how to apply them to different bluesstyles, covering topics such as: the 12-bar blues, the 1-3-5 theme, shuffle vs. walking bass, box patterns, tone,turnarounds and more. You’ll find everything you needto be jamming blues bass in no time.______02500466 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95

BLUES GROOVESTRADITIONAL CONCEPTSFOR PLAYING 4 & 5STRING BLUES BASS

by Brian EmmelCenterstream PublishingThis book/CD pack has beendesigned to educate bassenthusiasts about the develop-

ment of different styles and traditions throughout thehistory of the blues, from the 1920s to the early 1970s.Players will learn blues scales, rhythm variations, turn-arounds, endings and grooves, and styles such asChicago blues, jazz, Texas blues, rockabilly, R&B andmore. The CD includes 36 helpful example tracks.______00000269 Book/CD Pack.....................$17.95

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BRAVE NEWBASSINTERVIEWS & LESSONS WITHTHE INNOVATORS, TRENDSETTERS& VISIONARIES

edited by Chris JisiForeword by Anthony JacksonBackbeat Books

Brave New Bass offers an in-depth look at 30 visionaryplayers in styles ranging from pop and rock to worldmusic and experimental jazz. Each chapter includesrevealing interviews by Chris Jisi and other top basswriters, as well as private lessons in standard notation andtablature, and up-to-date gear lists and discographies.Packed with insights and opinions from bassdom’sstandout stars and behind-the-scenes heroes, Brave NewBass deepens your knowledge of your instrument and itshistory. Covers bass players such as Marcus Miller, Flea,Will Lee, Tony Levin, Jeff Berlin, Les Claypool, ChristianMcBride, Doug Wimbish, Darryl Jones, Me’ShellNdegéocello, Jonathan Maron, and many more!______00331117 ...........................................$24.95

BUILDING ROCK BASSLINESA SOLID FOUNDATION FOR THEROCK BASSIST

by Ed FriedlandThere’s more to rock bassplaying than just following theguitarist’s left hand! This bookgives you all the tools you need

to construct your own bass lines, creatively andeffectively, in a rock context. You’ll learn: tips on playingposition and posture; warm-up exercises; essentialscales and rhythms; building with octaves, approachnotes and fifths; box shapes, pentatonic scales andblues; rhythmic variations; and more. The CD includesexercises and full-length tunes.______00695692 Book/CD Pack.....................$17.95

CHORD STUDIES FOR ELECTRIC BASSby Rich Appleman/Joseph ViolaBerklee PressThis 162-page method thor-oughly covers basic and exten-ded chords in all keys. Melo-dic studies designed for theintermediate and advanced

player develop all aspects of technique. Special emphasisis placed on playing in the higher register. This methodcan also be effectively used for acoustic bass study.______50449750 .............................................$14.95

CLASSIC ROCK BASSA STEP-BY-STEPBREAKDOWN OF BASS GUITARSTYLES AND TECHNIQUES

by David KeifBass Signature LicksAn in-depth exploration of 15 ofthe most memorable moments

in rock bass. This book/CD pack features lessons andartist bios, as well as riff transcriptions anddemonstrations on the CD. Songs include: AmericanWoman • Another One Bites the Dust • Badge •Barracuda • Come Together • Detroit Rock City • Hey Joe• Juke Box Hero • Miss You • Money • My Generation •Radar Love • Sweet Emotion • Synchronicity II • YouShook Me.______00695641 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95

DON’T FRET NOTEMAP™ FOR BASSREVOLUTIONARY BASS GUITARFINGER POSITIONING GUIDE

created by Nicholas RavagniIt’s never been easier to learn toplay bass guitar! Whether you’rea beginner just starting out, oran experienced bassist whowants to learn to read music,

the Don’t Fret Note Map™ for Bass will give you the toolsyou need to succeed. This unique map fits most full-sizeelectric or acoustic bass guitars (34" scale length) andshows note names and locations across the entirefretboard. Using a color-coded method for reading music,it also accelerates “finger memory.” The map is made ofcling vinyl and uses no fasteners or adhesives, so it will notaffect tone or playability. Just put it on and start playing!Includes music instruction and three simple color-codedsongs to play.______00695707 .............................................$9.95

ELECTRIC BASSGUITARGPI BooksIncluded in this comprehen-sive volume are the most up-to-date instructional columns,private lessons, and hard-to-find features from GPI SpecialEdition: Bass Player maga-zine. Also featured are impor-

tant tips and lessons from the foremost artists in the field– Jeff Berlin, Carol Kaye, Nathan East, Stanley Clarke,Billy Sheehan, Jimmy Haslip, Bunny Brunel, and others– who take the reader all the way from choosing aninstrument to reading, music theory, practicing, improv-ing technique, and soloing. Also includes a section onbass repair, maintenance, and modification.______00183235. ............................................$14.95

ESSENTIAL BASSTECHNIQUE – 2ND EDITIONTHE DEFINITIVE TECHNIQUEMANUAL FOR BASS GUITAR

by Peter MurrayEverything you need to know toplay the bass. It helps youmaster the basics and thenexplore what’s beyond. Essentialto any bass player!

“Once in a while, a book comes along that standshead and shoulders above the endless rows of‘method books’ that fill the racks in music stores.This is one of those exceptional books. If you’re abeginner, study of Murray’s method could save youfrom countless hours of frustration (and possiblyinjury) by showing you the correct way to use yourhands right from the start; if you’re a moreadvanced player, it should help you to refine yourability and overcome the technical barriers thatcan block further development. Bravo!” – JimRoberts, Bass Player magazine ©1996 MillerFreeman Publications

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50 ESSENTIALBEBOP HEADSFOR BASSNotes and tab for all the clas-sic bebop heads, including:Confirmation • Donna Lee •Epistrophy • Groovin’ High •A Night in Tunisia • and more.

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FRETLESS BASSA HANDS-ON GUIDE INCLUDINGFUNDAMENTALS, TECHNIQUES,GROOVES, AND SOLOS

by Bunny Brunel & Josquin des PresGrammy nominee and fretlessbass pioneer Bunny Brunelteams up with best-selling

author and session bass player Josquin des Pres to offerthe first book/CD tutorial dedicated solely to thedevelopment of skills on the fretless bass. Covers:fingering and intonation exercises; vibrato, slides, doublestops, sliding harmonics, and other techniques; pop,funk, Latin and fusion styles; two complete solos; andmore. The CD includes 71 helpful demonstration tracks.______00695696 Book/CD Pack.....................$17.95

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GROOVES FOR ELECTRIC BASSby David KeifPrivate LessonsMusicians InstituteGrooving – the marriage of therhythmic feel to the harmony –should be an integral part of abassist’s practice routine, and

author David Keif provides a variety of grooves that willhelp develop any player’s skills. This book providesessential patterns and bass lines for rock, pop, blues,funk, R&B, jazz, hip-hop, and other styles. The CDincludes 36 tracks for demonstration and play-along.______00695265 Book/CD Package ...............$14.95

I WALK THE LINE –CREATING A BASS LINEFOR THE BEGINNINGJAZZ/BIG BAND BASS PLAYERby Tom AndersonHouston PublishingFor the beginning big-band orcombo jazz guitar player. Canbe used separately or in con-

junction with Playing Guitar in a Big Band, GrooveMaster, and/or Intermediate Jazz Piano Comping.______00030023 .............................................$14.95

INSTANT BASSPlay Right Now!by Danny MorrisBerklee PressLearn to play the bass instant-ly with this revolutionarymethod! The accompanyingCD lets you jam with the bandin a variety of styles.

______50449502 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95

LATIN BASSTHE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TOAFRO-CUBANAND BRAZILIAN STYLES

by George Lopez & David KeifPrivate LessonsMusicians InstituteThis must-have manual for allbassists teaches how to play

Afro-Cuban and Brazilian styles such as mambo, cha chacha, bolero, nanigo, songo, merengue, samba, bossanova, 3/4 bossa nova, baiao, and partido alto. For eachstyle, there is a brief introduction, an example or two ofthe basic groove, and a play-along song on theaccompanying CD – both with and without bass parts.Also includes a list of artists for recommended listening.______00695543 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95

MUSIC READINGFOR BASS – THECOMPLETE GUIDEby Wendi HrehovcsikMusicians InstituteA comprehensive source forsight-reading fundamentals,including notes, rhythms,keys, positions, and scaleforms. Also teaches reading

from chord symbols, following charts, creating walkingbass lines, slides, ghost notes, and other techniques.______00695203 .............................................$10.95

ODD-METER BASSICSA COMPREHENSIVESOURCE FOR PLAYINGBASS IN DIVERSETIME SIGNATURES

by Dino MonoxelosPrivate LessonsMusicians InstituteMI instructor Dino Monoxelos

teaches how to play effortlessly in any time signature. Hecovers: 3/4, 3/8, 6/4, 6/8, 12/8, 5/4, 5/8, 7/4, 7/8, 9/8,11/8; multiple-meter charts; and playing over the barline. The CD includes 49 full-demo tracks.______00695170 Book/CD Pack ....................$14.95

101 BASS TIPS STUFF ALL THE PROSKNOW AND USE

by Gary Willis Ready to take your playing to thenext level? Renowned bassistGary Willis presents valuablehow-to insight that bassists of allstyles and levels can benefit

from. The text, photos, music, diagrams, and accom-panying CD provide a terrific, easy-to-use resource for avariety of topics, including: techniques, improvising andsoloing, equipment, practicing, ear training, performance,theory, and much more.______00695542 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95

PLAYING THEELECTRIC BASSby Dick BennettBeacon Music Co., Inc.For beginning bass players andadvanced guitarists who wantto play bass. Includes bass fin-gering chart, instructions onhow to read tablature, exercis-es for each string, and simple

tunes to allow the beginner to play right away.______50394220 ...............................................$5.95

BUNNY BRUNEL’SPOWER BASSSOLOING SECRETS

by Bunny BrunelBackbeat BooksThis book is designed to helpbass players understand jazzsoloing and the concept ofscale and chord substitutions.Unlike most music books that

deal with jazz scales and chords, the Bunny Brunelsystem is tailored for bass players, making the learningof harmony very simple and opening new doors forimprovisation.______00331135 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95

POWER TOOLS FOR BASSby Fred CockfieldThis book is designed to giveyou an understanding of thebass fingerboard, which isessential for the creation ofmelodic bass lines. The authorpresents the tools that makeany musician a powerful per-

former, including scales, arpeggios, and how to usethem to become the best bassist you can be. 8-1/2" x11", spiral bound.______00695046 .............................................$12.95

PURRFECT 4-STRING BASS METHODby Brian EmmelCenterstream Publishing“...I’m here to proclaim thatthis is one of the best booksany beginner, regardless ofage, will find today.” – Bass Frontiers magazineThis book will teach students

how to sight read and to acquire a musical vocabulary.Includes progressive exercises on rhythm notation, 1stto 4th string studies, enharmonic studies, chords andarpeggios, blues progressions and chord charts. ______00000201 ...............................................$9.95

READINGCONTEMPORARYELECTRIC BASSRHYTHMSby Rich ApplemanBerklee PressA comprehensive collection ofexercises and performancestudies designed to enable the

student to play in a wide range of musical styles. Includesfunk, rock, disco, jazz, top 40, soft rock and country west-ern. Excellent for sight-reading and technical development.______50449770 .............................................$14.95

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ROCK BASS LINESby Joe Santerre Berklee PressLearn the art of creating asolid rock bass groove. Thisbook/CD pack contains a goldmine of riffs and lines found inyour favorite rock tunes. Playalong with the killer tracks on

the accompanying CD in eight different rock styles.______50449478 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95

SLAP BASS LINES by Joe SanterreBerklee PressJoe Santerre has performed,taught and lectured inter-nationally as an expert in slapbass techniques. Among hisformer students are Bryan

Beller (Dweezil Zappa, Mike Keneally), Chris Chaney(Alanis Morissette, Robben Ford) and John DeServio(Vinnie Moore, Lita Ford). Joe has performed with suchluminaries as Tom Coster (Vital Information, Santana),John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Vinnie Moore, SteveMorse (Dixie Dregs, Kansas), Blues Saraceno, AndyTimmons and many others. Recently, he recorded withMike Mangini (drummer for Steve Vai) on guitarist SalDiFusco’s CD, Nevertheless. Joe is currently the bassistfor the Jon Finn Group, with bass credits on Wicked andDon’t Look So Serious. He also writes for BassFrontiers magazine, teaches at Berklee College ofMusic, and is the author of Rock Bass Lines. His recentsolo album, The Scenic Route, features his owncompositions and arrangements.______50449508 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95

STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN – THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF LEGENDARY BASSISTJAMES JAMERSONby Allan SlutskyHe was the embodiment of theMotown spirit and groove –

the invisible entity whose bass playing inspired thousandsof imitators and made it impossible for anyone with apulse to sit still whenever a Motown record was playing.Now for the first time in print, James Jamerson’s tumul-tuous life and musical brilliance are explored in-depththrough hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musicalscores, two hours of recorded all-star performances bythe most famous bassists of all time, and more than fiftyrarely seen photographs. Features 120-minute CD!______00698960 Book/CD Pack ....................$35.00

STUDIO BASS MASTERSA SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THEMODERN STUDIO BASSIST

by Keith Rosierforeword by Don WasMiller Freeman BooksA variety of eleven of today’sgreatest studio bassists includ-ing Lee Sklar, Nathan East and

Dave Pomeroy openly discuss their recording experiences,techniques and more – and offer actual basslines. Leadingproducers and engineers reveal what’s expected in the stu-dio, while hands-on lessons cover number-system charts,setting up the bass, which gear to use and how, and more.The CD includes a recording of each lesson.______00330456 .............................................$19.95

TUNE-UPS FOR BASSThis individual booklet/audiopack allows beginners as wellas veteran players to tune theirinstruments quickly, easily,and accurately. The audioexplains the tuning process ineasy-to-understand terms,then provides a step-by-step

method for tuning each string. The audio also includestwo original songs that allow the beginning player to playthe melody using only the open strings. The bookletincludes written tuning instructions that correspond tothe tape. A fantastic add-on to the purchase of any bass!______00695486 Book/CD Pack.......................$4.95

THE ULTIMATE BASSSCALE CHARTThis handy resource wascreated to assist bassists inlearning to play today’s mostcommonly used scales. It’s a fastand fun way to gain instantaccess to 120 scale patternsthrough easy-reference dia-grams. It also features a usefulsection on scale theory.

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ULTIMATE EARTRAINING FORGUITAR AND BASSby Gary WillisThis complete method for thepracticing musician covers:intervals, rhythms and melod-ic shapes; inversions, scales,chords, extensions and alter-

ations; fretboard visualization, fingering diagrams; andmuch more. The CD includes 99 full-demo tracks.______00695182 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95

THE WOODSHEDDINGSOURCE BOOK THE ULTIMATEPRACTICE MANUAL

by Emile De Cosmo“The Woodshedding SourceBook has to be one of thegreatest books ever madefor the practicing bassist.” – Bass Frontiers magazine.

This book presents a proven approach to practicing and is,in essence, woodshedding in book form. Rehearsing withthis method daily will improve your technique, readingability, rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary, eye/fingercoordination, endurance, range, theoretical knowledge,and listening skills – all which lead to superior improvisa-tional skills. The CD provides full rhythm section and har-monic background for all 66 exercises.______00842007 Bass Clef Instruments..........$19.95

THE WORKING BASSIST’S TOOL KITTHE ART & CRAFT OFSUCCESSFUL BASS PLAYING

by Ed FriedlandBackbeat BooksThis book by Bass Player con-tributing editor and columnist

Ed Friedland teaches electric or acoustic bassists of anystyle the musical skills essential in the working world,survival tips for tackling any gig, and techniques forachieving a competitive edge. It helps new workingbassists hit the ground running, and pro players growstronger. Topics include time and groove, chord charts,ear training, doubling, thumb technique, keeping time,faking tunes and many more, plus ways to assess a gig anddeliver the goods. Includes lots of musical examples andexercises, both in the book and on the play-along CD.______00330596 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95

5-STRING BASS

5-STRING BASS METHODby Brian EmmelCenterstream PublicationsThe 5-string bass is rapidlygrowing into the future andthis is your handbook to meetit there. Besides discussinghow to adapt to the differen-ces in the 5-string versus 4-,

this book explores the various ways of using the 5-string,practice tips, different techniques, and practical applica-tions to various genres demonstrated through songs onthe 37-minute accompanying cassette.______00000134 Book/Cassette Pack.............$17.95

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5-STRING BASSICFUNDAMENTALS THE FUN APPROACH TOBASS IMPROVISATION

by Brian EmmelCenterstream PublicationsThis fun new bass method willhelp you improve your solos,grooves, and bass lines, no

matter what style you play. Accompanying CD includesrecorded examples.______00000086 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95

SCALES AND MODES FOR THE 5-STRING BASSby Brian EmmelForeword by Mark EganCenterstream PublicationsThe most comprehensive andcomplete scale book writtenespecially for the 5-string-bass. Divided into 4 main

sections: 1) Scale Terminology 2) Scales 3) FingerboardChart and Diatonic Triads 4) Scale to Chord Guide –tying it all together and showing what scale to use overvarious chords.______00000146 ...............................................$9.95

ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS FOR 5-STRING BASSby Brian EmmelCenterstream PublicationsPlease see the Hal Leonard Christmas Catalog.______00000172 ...............................................$9.95

STRING BASS

RAY BROWN’S BASS METHODESSENTIAL SCALES, PATTERNS,AND EXERCISES

Legendary jazz bassist RayBrown reveals his lessons andteaching philosophy in this in-depth book. Includes: solo exer-cises and arpeggios; music fun-damentals; right- and left-hand

positions; scales; chords; exercises in tenths; rhythm pat-terns with “drops”; diminished chords; runs and variations;blues patterns; extension scales; and much more.______00695308 .............................................$12.95

RON CARTER – BUILDINGJAZZ BASS LINESRon Carter is a living legend,having been an integral part ofthe Miles Davis group andV.S.O.P. In this book/CD pack-age, Ron shows the student howto create more creative basslines in a step-by-step process

that will yield creative results in a very short time. The exer-cises in the book (blues in major and minor keys, 3/4blues), as well as three of Ron’s compositions, are per-formed by an all-star rhythm section of Ron on bass,Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ofer Ganor on guitar, and LewisNash on drums. Ron’s part can be isolated on each track,so you can listen to him play the exercises, play along withhim, and then turn his track off and create your own basslines with the guitar, piano, and drums.______00841240 Book/CD Pack ....................$19.95

INTONATION PLUS – A COMPREHENSIVEMETHOD FOR THE JAZZDOUBLE BASS PLAYERby Lew BerrymanHouston Publishing, Inc.The intent of this book is toprovide a measure of practicaltraining through examples oftraditional and contemporary

styles of writing for the double bass. It also deals withtechnique, facility, and endurance required for solo workby means of carefully graded exercises. These exercisesare designed to strengthen the fingers, overcome difficul-ties in intonation, and, in general, establish a good contactbetween the student and the instrument. Includes lots ofinstruction and close-up photos.______00030438 .............................................$14.95

THE JAZZ BASS BOOKTECHNIQUE AND TRADITION

by John GoldsbyForeword by Ron CarterBackbeat BooksThis book defines the essenceof the musical contributionsmade by more than 70 impor-tant jazz bassists, including Ray

Brown, Eddie Gomez, Charles Mingus, Milt Hinton andmany others. Bassists get expert guidance on masteringproper technique, practice methods and improvisation,plus new insight into the theoretical and conceptualaspects of jazz. The companion CD featuring bass plusrhythm section allows readers to hear technicalexamples from the book, presented in slow and fastversions. It also offers play-along tracks of typical chordprogressions and song forms.______00330977 Book/CD Pack.....................$24.95

ARTIST INSTRUCTION

THE BEATLES BASSSignature Licksby Wolf MarshallA step-by-step breakdown ofthe bass guitar style of PaulMcCartney, including thesongs: All My Loving • ComeTogether • Michelle • Some-thing • and more.

______00695283 Book/CD Pack ....................$22.95

LEARN TO PLAY BASSWITH METALLICAEVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOWABOUT STARTING TO PLAY BASS!by Joe CharupakornCherry Lane Music35 Metallica songs. Featuresinstruction and a CD with

complete demonstrations of every lesson. Songs include:The Call of Ktulu • Damage, Inc. • Enter Sandman • Eyeof the Beholder • Fade to Black • Mama Said • Masterof Puppets • One • Ride the Lightning • Seek & Destroy• The Unforgiven • Until It Sleeps • and more.______02500189 Book/CD Pack.....................$12.95

METALLICA – BASS LEGENDARY LICKSAN INSIDE LOOK AT THEBASS STYLES OF METALLICA

by James A. Rota IICherry Lane MusicAn inside look at the bassstyles of Metallica through 18

heavy metal masterpieces, including: Battery • Damage,Inc. • Enter Sandman • Fade to Black • Nothing ElseMatters • One • Seek & Destroy • Until It Sleeps •Welcome Home (Sanitarium) • and more.______02500180 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95

MOTOWN BASSby Dave RubinBass Signature LicksThis book/CD pack providesbassists with a step-by-stepbreakdown of the styles andtechniques of Motown, withan emphasis on the legendaryJames Jamerson – “the bass-

man in demand.” Songs include: Dancing in the Street• For Once in My Life • Get Ready • I Heard It Throughthe Grapevine • It’s the Same Old Song • My Girl • Stop!In the Name of Love • What’s Going On • You Keep MeHangin’ On • and more Motown masterpieces.______00695506 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95

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THE BEST OFNIRVANAA STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OFTHE BASS STYLES & TECHNIQUESOF CHRIS NOVOSELIC

by Chad JohnsonBass Signature LicksLearn the lines that formed thefoundations of a dozen of the

best songs from one of rock’s most influential bands! Inthis book/CD pack, Chad Johnson explains in detailChris Novoselic’s bass work on: About a Girl • AllApologies • Blew • Come As You Are • Heart ShapedBox • In Bloom • Lithium • Lounge Act • Mr.Moustache • (New Wave) Polly • Smells like Teen Spirit• Stay Away.______00695754 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95

JACO PASTORIUSA STEP-BY-STEPBREAKDOWN OF THESTYLES AND TECHNIQUESOF THE WORLD’SGREATEST ELECTRIC BASSIST

by Dan ToweyBass Signature LicksLearn the trademark grooves

and solos of the man who revolutionized bass guitar. Geta closer look at his rich body of work through thestructural, theoretical, and harmonic analysis of theseclassic Jaco recordings. Features 15 songs, including:Birdland • Come On, Come Over • Continuum • GodMust Be a Boogie Man • Palladium • Portrait of Tracy •Talk to Me • and more.______00695544 Book/CD Pack .....................$22.95

A PORTRAIT OF JACO: THE SOLOS COLLECTIONby Sean MaloneThis book features completelessons on Jaco’s techniquesand styles using solos from 12songs: Amerika • Bright SizeLife • Chromatic Fantasy •

Continuum • Days of Wine and Roses • Donna Lee •Havona • Port of Entry • Portrait of Tracy • Punk Jazz •Slang • (Used to Be A) Cha Cha.______00660114 Guitar School ......................$14.95

SITTIN’ IN WITHROCCO PRESTIA OF TOWER OF POWERCherry Lane MusicA funk institution and Tower ofPower founding member,Rocco Prestia is one of themost important innovators of

the electric bass. This Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass book/CDpack from Cherry Lane allows bassists to learn Rocco’sauthentic bass parts. The songbook includes fulltranscriptions with tab for eight songs, a bio on Rocco,and his performance notes for each tune. The specialaccompanying CD features performances by Roccoalong with Tower of Power members Larry Braggs(vocals), Dave Garibaldi (drums), Roger Smith(keyboards) and Jeff Tamelier (guitar) on four TOPclassics (Credit • Down to the Nightclub • There’s OnlySo Much Oil in the Ground • What Is Hip) plus four newgrooves created especially for this book (Don’t Knock It• F-Funk • Free-Fallin’ Funk • Hip-E-Jam)! Tracks onthe CD are included both with and without the bass lineso that players can “sit in” with Tower of Power!______02500539 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95

THE BEST OF RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS FOR BASSby Dale TurnerBass Signature LicksExplore the grooves and riffs ofone of rock’s best bassists withthis in-depth exploration into 12RHCP songs, including:

Aeroplane • Behind the Sun • Fight Like a Brave • Give ItAway • Higher Ground • Love Rollercoaster • My Friends •Under the Bridge • and more.______00695285 Book/CD Pack.....................$22.95

BASS MUSIC COLLECTIONS

J.S. BACH FOR ELECTRICBASSTHREE DUETS AND FIVE SOLOPIECES ARRANGED FOR BASSGUITAR

by Bob GallwayAn innovative collection of J.S.Bach pieces arranged for elec-tric bass, complete with histor-

ical analysis, instruction and playing suggestions.Includes: Two-Part Invention #4 in D Minor • Two-PartInvention #1 in C Major • Sinfonia from Partita 2 in CMajor for Solo Harpsichord • and five more selections.______00695643 .............................................$7.95

J.S. BACH – INVENTIONSTRANSCRIPTIONS FOR2 FOUR-STRINGELECTRIC BASSES

RicordiThe Bach Two-Part Inventionsare among the most famous ofBaroque keyboard pieces.Marco Di Natale has trans-

cribed this music for two electric basses, making a Bachto Rock connection. Included are 5 pieces: InventionNo. 1 in C Major, Invention No. 2 in C minor, InventionNo. 6 in E Major, Invention No. 8 in F Major, InventionNo. 13 in A minor. The score also comes with a CD-ROM, allowing a bass player to listen to the pieces, andplay along with either of the two parts at any tempo. TheCD-ROM also may be used in a conventional CD player,with each of the two parts on a separate stereo channel.This Italian publication is fully translated, with Italianand English text.______50485244 Book/CD-ROM ....................$14.95

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BASS TAB WHITE PAGES

BASS TAB WHITE PAGESA must-have for any bass play-er! This outstanding 197-songcollection features note-for-note bass transcriptions withtab, straight from the originalrecordings. All styles of musicare represented in this mas-sive, 1024-page compilation.

Includes: All Apologies • All Shook Up • Another OneBites the Dust • Are You Gonna Go My Way • Baby Love• Bad Medicine • Badge • Barracuda • Beast of Burden• Blue on Black • Blue Suede Shoes • Blueberry Hill •Brass in Pocket • Bulls on Parade • Carry on WaywardSon • Cherry Pie • Come Out and Play • Come to MyWindow • Come Together • Couldn’t Stand the Weather •Detroit Rock City • Eight Days a Week • Fly Away • FreeRide • Get Ready • Great Balls of Fire • Hard to Handle• Hey Joe • Hey Man Nice Shot • Higher Ground • I CanSee for Miles • I Fought the Law • The Impression That IGet • Into the Great Wide Open • Iris • Iron Man •Jessica • Learn to Fly • Love in an Elevator • Maggie May• Maria Maria • Money • My Girl • Oye Como Va •Paperback Writer • Paranoid • Pride and Joy • Ridingwith the King • Semi-Charmed Life • Sultans of Swing •Under Pressure • Walk of Life • Would? • Wonderwall •and many more!_____00690508 Bass Recorded Versions ....$29.95

BASS STANDARDSCLASSIC JAZZMASTERS SERIES

The latest release in our acclaimedClassic Jazz Masters series, thisbook features note-for-note trans-criptions of 17 of the finest impro-vised jazz bass performances everrecorded. Includes: Blues Minor• Body and Soul • But Beautiful •

Falling in Love with Love • Have You Met Miss Jones? • HowDeep Is the Ocean • Moose the Mooche • My Romance • OldDevil Moon • So What • Take the “A” Train • Well You Needn’t(It’s Over Now) • and more. Includes a detailed discography,and a foreword from the editors.______00699144 Bass Transcriptions .............$14.95

BASSTAB 200016 hot hits from 2000 tran-scribed note-for-note for bass,including: All the Small Things• Maria Maria • Meet Virginia• Never Let You Go • Sour Girl• Take a Look Around(Theme from “M:I-2”) • andmore.

______00690434 Bass Recorded Versions ......$14.95

BASS TAB 200115 hot bass transcriptions,including: Drive • Drops ofJupiter (Tell Me) • Fat Lip •Flavor of the Weak • Hangingby a Moment • Hash Pipe •The Rock Show • Schism •Your Disease • and more.

______00690522 Bass Recorded Versions ......$14.95

BEST BASSROCK HITS10 bass favorites, including:The Sunshine of Your Love •Money • Come Together •Roxanne • and more.

______00694803 Bass Recorded Versions......$12.95

BLUESBASS CLASSICS20 songs, including: As theYears Go Passing By • BoomBoom (Out Go the Lights) •Crossroads (Cross Road Blues)• Don't Go No Further (YouNeed Meat) • Got to Hurry •Hide Away • I'm Your HoochieCoochie Man • Killing Floor •

Pride And Joy • Rock Me Baby • Texas Flood • TheThings That I Used to Do • Trouble No More (SomedayBaby) • Woke Up This Morning • and more.______00690291 Bass Recorded Versions.......$14.95

Guitar One Presents THE BEST BASS LINESCherry Lane Music24 of the best bass lines everdirect from the pages of GuitarOne magazine, including:Badge • Bohemian Rhapsody• Celebrity Skin • Crash into

Me • Crazy Train • Everything Zen • Glycerine • Money• November Rain • Smoke on the Water • Suffragette City• Sweet Child O’ Mine • What Would You Say • and more.______02500311 Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass ..........$14.95

FAMOUS BASS INTROS52 famous bass moments fromthe ’50s to today, transcribednote-for-note with tab.Includes the main riffs from:Another One Bites the Dust •Badge • Birthday • Blew •Blue Bayou • Brick House •

Come Together • Get the Funk Out • Godzilla • Hey ManNice Shot • Higher Ground • I Heard It Through theGrapevine • Jerry Was a Race Car Driver • Livin’ on aPrayer • Money • My Girl • Oh, Pretty Woman • RadarLove • Sweet Emotion • Under Pressure • Walk on theWild Side • Windy • and more.______00699353 Riff Notes...............................$7.95

Guitar Magazine PresentsTHE GREATBASSISTSCherry Lane Music22 songs with great bass lines.Incudes: Addicted to ThatRush • Crash into Me • Give ItAway • Higher Ground • SatchBoogie • Theme from “StarTrek®” • and more.

______02500114 Book/CD Pack ....................$16.95

MOTOWNBASS CLASSICSOver 20 songs, including: Ain’tNothing Like the Real Thing •Ain't Too Proud to Beg • BabyLove • Dancing in the Street •For Once in My Life • I Heard ItThrough the Grapevine • I JustWant to Celebrate • I SecondThat Emotion • It’s the Same Old

Song • Reach Out, I'll Be There • Shot Gun • What'sGoing On • You Keep Me Hangin’ On • and more.______00690253 Bass Recorded Versions......$14.95

ROCK BASS BIBLEThis book in our outstandingBible series features note-for-note transcriptions with tab for35 rock bass classics: AnotherOne Bites the Dust • Badge •Barracuda • Come Together •Fat Bottomed Girls • I Can Seefor Miles • I Want You to Want

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