A guide to playing bass guitar that includes exercises to help beginning musicians learn how to master scales, chords, and arpeggios, what the basic finger and hand positions are, and how to refine tempo, time signature, phrasing, and dynamics.
(Bass Instruction). Join acclaimed bassist, composer and teacher Patrick Pfeiffer as he explores the anatomy of a bass groove from the inside out. You'll learn to dissect each groove and discover what makes it so groovy from its skeleton to its apex while evolving your playing skills and musicality along the way. Plenty of exercises and tons of groove ideas will put you in the pocket in no time. The companion CD includes full-band demo tracks of many of the examples in the book.
Want to play bass? This instrumental guide shows you how, with expert advice in everything from choosing your bass to playing basic scales to improvising lead solos. You'll discover how to tune your bass and keep it in great shape, as well as left- and right-hand techniques, timing tips, and in-depth examples in various musical styles.