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Bass Anthology Twenty of Green Day’s greatest hits, fully transcribed for bass guitar. Titles: American Idiot • Basket Case • Boulevard of Broken Dream s • Brain Stew • Espionage • Go od Riddance (Time o f Your Life) • Hitchin’ a Ride • Holiday • Jaded • Longview • Macy’s Day Parade • Min ority • Nice Guys Finish Last • Stuck with Me • Waiting • Wake Me Up When September Ends • Walking Contradiction • Warning • Welcome to Paradise • When I Come Around. Auth entic Bass TAB ..............$19.95 00-255 06_ __ _ UPC: 038 081274133 ISBN-10: 0-7390-406 8-5 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4068-3 Ultimate Play-Along Bass: Green Day Title s: American Idiot • Basket Case • Boulevard of Broken Dreams • Brain Stew • Longview • M inority • W ake Me Up When September Ends • When I Come Around. ✸Auth entic Bass TAB Boo k & CD .............................$ 14.95 00-2 6317_ _ _ _ UPC: 0380812909 97 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4428-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4428-5
LED ZEPPELIN Classic Led Zeppelin I & II Led Zeppelin I includes Babe, I’m Gonn a Leave You • Comm unication Breakdown • Dazed and Confused • Good Times, Bad Times • How M any More Tim es • I Can’t Quit You Baby • Your Tim e Is Gonn a Come • You Shoo k Me. Led Zeppelin II includes Bring It on Hom e • Heartbreaker • Mob y Dick • Ramble On • Thank You • The Lemon Song • Wh at Is and Wh at Shou ld Never Be • Who le Lotta Love. Auth entic Bass TAB ..............$24.95 00-G F0490 _ __ _ UPC: 72318820 4908 ISBN-10: 0-7692-0554-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-0554-0 Classic Led Zeppelin III & IV LedZeppelin III includes Bron-Y-Aur Stom p • Celebration Day • Gallows Pole • Imm igrant Song • O ut on the Tiles • Since I’ve Been Loving You • Tangerine • That’s the Way. Led Zeppelin IV i ncludes Black Dog • Four Sticks • M isty Mo untain Hop • Rock and Roll • Stairway to Heaven • Wh en the Levee Breaks. Auth entic Bass TAB ..............$24.95 00-G F0539_ __ _ UPC: 7231882053 94 ISBN-10: 0-769 2-0557 -7 ISBN-13: 978-0-76 92-05 57-1 Led Zeppelin I This album-m atching folio pro vides authentic bass TAB for all the son gs on the record. Titles: Babe, I’m Go nn a Leave You • Good Times Bad Times • You Shoo k Me • D azed and Confused • Your Time is Gonna Come • Communication Breakdown • I Can’t Quit You Baby • Ho w M any More Times. 00-28 266 _ __ _ ✸Auth entic Bass TAB ......... $16.95 UPC: 038081308333 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-4818-X ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-4818-4
Led Zeppelin III All songs in the bo ok com e com plete with authentic bass TAB. Titles: Im migrant Song • Celebration D ay • Gallow s Pole • Since I’ve been Loving You • O ut on the Tiles • Tangerine • That’s the W ay • Bron-Y-Aur Stomp. 00-28 268 _ __ _ ✸Authe ntic Bass TAB ......... $16.95 UPC: 038081308357 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4820-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4820-7
Led Zeppelin IV Alfred presents a comp lete album -matching folio featuring authen tic bass TAB for all the songs on this record. Titles: Black Do g • Rock and Roll • The Battle of Evermore • Stairway to Heaven • M isty Mou ntain Hop • Four Sticks • Going to California • When the Levee Breaks. 00-28 269 _ __ _ ✸Authe ntic Bass TAB ......... $16.95 UPC: 03808130836 4 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-4821-X ISBN-13: 978-0-739 0-4821-4
GEDDY LEE My Favorite Headache Geddy Lee, Rush’s bassist, is one of the most influential hardrock bassists of all time. This album -matching folio delivers new m ateria l that longtim e Rush fans have anxiously awaited. In addition, guitarists will get to experience the spectacular guitar work of Ben M ink! Tit les: Grace to Grace • Hom e on the Strange • Mo ving to Bohem ia • My Favourite Headache • Runaway Train • Slipping • Still • The Angels’ Share • The Present Tense • Win dow to the Wo rld • Wo rking at Perfekt. Auth entic Guitar TAB/ Bass Editio n ...........................$24.95 00-0 529 B_ _ _ _ UPC: 6549799 95760 ISBN-10: 0-7579-07 58-X ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -0758 -6
PANTERA Bass Anthology Series Title s: Cowbo ys from Hell • Heresy • Mou th for War • Walk • I’m Broken • Shedding Skin • Strength Beyon d Strength • 13 Steps to Now here • D rag the Waters • The Great Southern Trendkill • Suicide Note Pt. II • The Undergrou nd in America • War Nerve • I Can’t Hide • Wh ere You Com e From • and more. Auth entic Bass TAB ..............$24.95 00-03 56B_ __ _ UPC: 02915699258 8 ISBN-10: 0-7692-8288-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-8288-6
RUSH Bass Anthology Titles: Closer to the Heart • Cold Fire • Distant Early Warning • Dream line • Free Will • La Villa Stangiato • Limelight • N ew World M an • Presto • Red Barchetta • Roll the Bones • Tom Sawyer • Show D on’t Tell • The Spirit of Radio • Test for Echo • The Trees • 2112: Overture/Tales of Syrinx • Working Man • YYZ • Xanadu. Auth entic Bass TAB ..............$24.95 00-0138B_ __ _ UPC: 029156667936 ISBN-10: 0-769 2-0071-0 ISBN-13: 978-0-769 2-0071-2
Led Zeppelin II This book provides authentic bass TAB for all the songs on the record. Titles: Who le Lotta Love • Wh at is and What Should N ever Be • The Lem on Song • Thank You • Heartbreaker • Living loving M aid (She’s Just a Wom an) • Ramble On • M oby Dick • Bring it on Hom e. 00-28 267_ __ _ ✸Auth entic Bass TAB ......... $16.95 UPC: 03808130834 0 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-4819-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-4819-1
For music dealers and all other wholesale customers, please call (800) 29 2-6122, fax (800) 632-1928 , or e-m ail sales@ alfred.com to order. International music dealers can order by phone (818) 891-5999 or by fax (818) 893-556 0 . All music dealers and wholesale customers can visit dealer.alfred.com for availability, current sales specials, order tracking, invoice history, and more.
BASS GUITAR BILLY SHEEHAN Bass Day 97: Highlights Bass Day 97: Highlights con tains perform ances, instructio nal m ateria l, and post-cli nic com m ents from all six Bass Day clinicians, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at ten incredible hou rs the bass world will never forget. As an added bon us, this DVD contains exclusive footage of Tony Levin playing the Chapm an Stick. DVD special features include: Bonus perform ance: Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten; bon us perform ance: Bill Dickens; bonus lesson: Rufus Reid rightand left-hand techniqu e; bonu s lesson: tapping, harmon ics, and double stops. DVD ......................................... $19.95 00-9 08107_ _ _ _ UPC: 6549790 86413 ISBN-10: 0-7579 -3681-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -3681-4
Methods: General Instruction JOE BOUCHARD Bass for Beginners & Rock Bass for Beginners Get the b est-selling boo k Bass for Beginners with Joe Bouchard’s Rock Bass for Beginners DVD and save! Boo k & DVD ..........................$23 .95 00-2193 3_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081205168 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-3016-7 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-3016-5
Bass for the Absolute Beginner This book teaches the com plete novice everything they need to know to start playing right away. The m usic lover who has never even held an electric bass will be playing easy bass lines immediately, learning pickstyle, fingerstyle, scales, how to play along w ith guitar chords and m ore. Joe Bouchard (fo rmerly of Blue Öyster Cult) w rites in a friendly, encouraging style that will motivate even the m ost casual hob byist to learn. A CD that dem onstrates every exam ple and provides play-along o ppo rtunities is available. Boo k & CD ..............................$17.50 00 -20 411_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081195421 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-2370 -5 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-23 70-9 Bo ok ...........................................$7.50 00 -20 410_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081195414 ISBN-10: 0-7390-2369-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-2369-3
RUFUS REID
The Evolving Bassist: Millennium Edition A comp rehensive new edition based on m ajor revisions to Reid’s The Evolving Bassist and Evolving Upward. Con tains m ore transcriptions o f Reid’s recorded solos, original com positions arranged as duets, new etudes, and addition al ways to learn tunes and conceive better bass lines. The Evolving Bassist will continu e to b e an all-inclusive bass player’s reference book as well as a classic metho d b ook. Boo k ........................................$29.95 46 -SB11A_ _ _ _ UPC: 65497900 4400 ISBN-10: 0-9676 015-0-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-96 76015-0-2
BILLY SHEEHAN Advanced Bass Billy Sheehan shares the secrets of his signature techniques, including neck bend s, tapping, pinch harmo nics, and m uch m ore! This eye-opening loo k into the m ind o f a bass master will add new dimensions to your own playing. Boo k & DVD ...........................$27.95 00 -21980 _ _ _ _ UPC: 03808122088 8 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-3312-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-3312-8 Boo k ..........................................$8 .95 00-21979 _ _ _ _ UPC: 03808122086 4 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-3311-5 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-3311-1 DVD ......................................... $19.95 00-219 81_ _ _ _ UPC: 038081220871 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-3313-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-3313-5 Basic Bass Join legendary artist Billy Sheehan as he reveals the techniques and secrets behind h is success as one o f the m ost respected players of all time. Now you can learn to play bass from o ne of the true masters. Boo k & DVD ...........................$27.95 00 -21983 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038081220901 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-3315-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-3315-9 Boo k ..........................................$8 .95 00 -21982 _ _ _ _ UPC: 03808122089 5 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-3314-X ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-3314-2 DVD ......................................... $19.95 00 -21984 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081220 918 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-3316-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-3316-6
MORE METHODS 100 Tips for Bass Guitar You Should Have Been Told By Stuart Clayton
The Evolving Bassist You’ll learn bass-line con struction, technique, an d m usic theory, then you can apply these concepts to playing classic jazz standard s such as “Have You M et M iss Jon es,” “Emb raceable You,” “The Song Is You,” and Rufus’s own com position “ It’s the Nights I Like.” Blues changes, rhythm changes, mo dal m usic, and m ore will be dem onstrated. Plus, the DVD contains printable lead sheets and transcribed b asslines for you to follow. Runn ing time: 160 m inutes. DVD .........................................$2 9.95 00 -90 56 99 _ _ _ _ UPC: 6549790 66217 ISBN-10: 0-7579 -1565-5 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -1565-9 Bo ok & DVD Set ...................$4 9.95 00 -SB11PAK__ _ _ UPC: 6549790 8206 4 ISBN-10: 0-7579 -2365-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -2365 -4
A step-by-step guide to the bass which uses a series of graduated exercises supported by a full-length aud io CD. Respected p erformer and tutor Stuart Clayton d iscusses bass history, gives the low dow n on fingerstyle and p lectrum technique, and even teaches how to slap strings like Mark King. Beginners and professionals alike will find this book a fast track to bass proficiency. Boo k & CD .............................$ 19.95 64-184 49 200 46 _ _ _ _ UPC: 6549790 65630 ISBN-10: 1-84492-004-6 ISBN-13: 978-1-84492-004-4
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BASS GUITAR Alfred’s Basic Bass Method, Book 1
Basix Bass Method
By Ron Manus and L.C. Harnsberger
By Ron M anus and Morton Manus Basix Bass Method supplies you with everything you need
Book 1 features all the necessities including h ow to ho ld you r bass, tuning you r bass, right-hand and left-hand technique, basics of readin g m usic, notes on all four strin gs, scales, licks, and songs, how to read TAB, playing slides and accents, and pho tos and diagrams. The DVD included features iPodcom patible video that is perfect for the visual learner. 00-283 70_ __ _ ✸Boo k & DVD ..................... $19.95 UPC: 038081309231 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4887-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4887-0 00-2 836 9_ _ _ _ ✸Boo k & CD .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .$9 .95 UPC: 038081309224 ISBN-10: 0-7390-488 6-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4886-3 00-2 836 8_ _ _ _ ✸Boo k .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... $6.95 UPC: 038 081309 217 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4885-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4885-6 00 -283 71_ _ _ _ ✸DVD ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .$ 16.95 UPC: 038 0813146 86 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4942-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4942-6 00-28373____ ✸CD .........................................$9.95 UPC: 038 0813146 93 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4943-7 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4943-3
to get started! It includes tips on buying and m aintaining your instrumen t, how to read TAB and standard m usic notation, and instruction in a w ide range of p opu lar styles like rock, blues, country, jazz and more! There are essential licks and bass lines from differen t eras. The CD include s accom panim ents for songs and e xercises. Boo k & CD ..............................$11.95 00 -16764 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038081134956 ISBN-10: 0-882 84-70 4-X ISBN-13: 978-0-88 284 -704-7 GERMAN LANGUAGE EDITION
Boo k & CD ..............................$11.50 00-14 89 5_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081147185 ISBN-10: 0-88284-736-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-736-8 SPANISH LANGUAGE EDITION
Boo k & CD .............................$ 14.95 00 -17883 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081167183 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-2718-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-2718-9 Bass for Beginners
Alfred’s MAX Bass
By Sharon Ray
Well-paced with lots of ph otos, diagrams and m usic in TAB, this book m akes it easy to go from buying you r first bass to mastering fundamental techniques. Book & Enhanced CD ...........$17.95 00-1408 4_ __ _ UPC: 038081135946 ISBN-10: 0-88284-80 6-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-806-8 Bo ok ...........................................$7.95 00 -167 57 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038081134550 ISBN-10: 0-88284-853-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-853-2 Enh ance d CD ........................$10.00 00 -140 82_ _ _ _ UPC: 038081135922 ISBN-10: 0-7390-250 9-0 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-2509-3
By L.C. Harnsberger and Ron Manus
See, hear, and play every song and example w ith this truly extraordinary book & DVD set. A pow erful metho d at an exceptio nal value! 48 pages. Boo k & DVD ..........................$ 14.95 00 -226 53_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081228150 ISBN-10: 0-7390-3467-7 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3467-5 Alfred’s Teach Yourself to Play Bass By Mor ton Manus and Ron M anus
Supplies you with e verything you need to get started! It includes tips on b uying and m aintaining your instrum ent, teaches how to read Tab and standard m usic notation and includ es instruction in a w ide range of p opu lar styles including rock, metal, blues, country, jazz and m ore! The CD includes accompanim ents for songs and e xercises. CD-ROM is for Windows/Macintosh. Boo k & CD .............................$20 .95 00 -14876 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038081139692 ISBN-10: 0-7390-0062-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-0062-5 Boo k ..........................................$9 .95 00-4 421_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081010373 ISBN-10: 0-88284-68 6-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-686-6 CD ............................................ $10.9 5 00 -148 77 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081139708 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-2175-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-2175-0 CD-ROM Jewel Case .............$9 .95 00-226 09_ __ _ UPC: 038081226224 ISBN-10: 0-7390-3365-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3365-4
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Bass Today By Jerry Snyder
A thorough m ethod o f instruction for bass guitar, you will get a thorough in troduction to n ote reading and scales. Includes optional duets, favorite classical and folk m elodies from arou nd the wo rld arranged for bass. Designed to be used simu ltaneously with “ Guitar Today.” Clear diagrams and photos included. Boo k & CD .............................$ 18.95 00 -1408 6_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081137254 ISBN-10: 0-88284-90 8-5 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-908-9 Boo k ..........................................$8 .95 00-3 53_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081012810 ISBN-10: 0-88284-90 6-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-906-5 CD ............................................ $10.9 5 00 -140 85 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081137230 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-1449-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-739 0-1449-3 Beginning Bass for Adults Boo k & CD .............................$ 19.95 07-10 85_ _ _ _ UPC: 630746 710859 ISBN-10: 1-929 395-6 8-X ISBN -13: 978-1-92 9395 -68-2 Boo k ..........................................$9 .95 07-10 84 _ _ _ _ UPC: 630746 710842 ISBN-10: 1-929 395-67 -1 ISBN-13: 978-1-92 9395 -67-5 CD ............................................ $10.9 5 07 -108 6_ _ _ _ UPC: 63074671086 6 ISBN-10: 1-929395-69-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-929395-69-9 Big Band Bass By John C layton, Jr.
A guide to the essentials for double bass and electric bass. Boo k ........................................$16.95 00 -SB52_ _ _ _ UPC: 02915612039 4 ISBN-10: 0-7692-3339-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-3339-0
For music dealers and all other wholesale customers, please call (800) 29 2-6122, fax (800) 632-1928 , or e-m ail sales@ alfred.com to order. International music dealers can order by phone (818) 891-5999 or by fax (818) 893-556 0 . All music dealers and wholesale customers can visit dealer.alfred.com for availability, current sales specials, order tracking, invoice history, and more.
BASS GUITAR Complete Electric Bass Method: Beginning Electric Bass By David Overthrow
Take your bottom all the way to the top. Apply the tools and techniques of the w orld’s greatest players towards creating your own spectacular bass lines. Starts with a review of the basics then dives into building bass lines using scales, modes and cho rd progressions, concluding w ith advanced concepts like rhythm changes, tritone substitutions, and imp rovisation techniques. 96 pages each. Boo k & DVD ..........................$25 .95 00-2 2910_ _ _ _ UPC: 038081258782 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-3731-5 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-3731-7 Boo k & CD .............................$ 19.95 00 -19362 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081181820 ISBN-10: 0-7390-068 9-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-0689-4 Boo k ..........................................$9 .95 00-19 361_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081181813 ISBN-10: 0-7390-068 8-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-0688-7 DVD ......................................... $19.95 00-2 28 89 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038081232430 ISBN-10: 0-7390-360 6-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3606-8 CD ............................................ $10.0 0 00 -193 63 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081181837 ISBN-10: 0-7390-069 0-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-0690-0 Complete Electric Bass Method: Intermediate Electric Bass By David Overthrow
Beginning with a b rief review of reading standard m usic notation and TAB, this book takes you furth er into using scales to build bass lines, techniques such as slap & pop, string m uting, and walking bass lines. You’ll be introd uced to ideas such as modes, tetrachords, passing tones and varying rhythm ic activit y. Auth or David Overthrow keeps things fun and interesting without sacrificing any imp ortant details. A must for any serious bass players. Boo k & CD .............................$ 19.95 00-19 35 9_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081181790 ISBN-10: 0-7390-068 6-X ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-0686-3 Complete Electric Bass Method: Mastering Electric Bass By David Overthrow
The conclusion to this po wer-packed electric bass metho d begins with a brief review of imp ortant concepts from the intermediate book. Designed to guide the studen t into highlevel bass playing, this book m akes advanced concepts like Rhythm Changes, tritone substitution, od d tim e signatures and chord playing easy to und erstand. Includes a study of Latin grooves, reggae, ska and advanced funk bass lines. Also covered are topics such as imp rovisation ( soloing) and practicing. The perfect launching p ad into a lifetime of great bass playing. Boo k & CD .............................$ 19.95 00-19 35 6_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081181769 ISBN-10: 0-7390-068 3-5 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-0683-2 Boo k ..........................................$9 .95 00 -19355 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081181752 ISBN-10: 0-7390-068 2-7 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-0682-5 CD ............................................ $10.0 0 00 -193 57 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081181776 ISBN-10: 0-7390-068 4-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-0684-9 The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing Bass Guitar By David Hodg e
Learn how to m aster the fund amentals of playing bass guitar and develop yo ur ow n playing style! Provides detailed advice on everythin g you need to learn to play bass, from choosing the right equipment to playing and improvising on your ow n. Topics includ e scales, chord s, arpeggio s, and advan ced techniq ues like ham m er-ons, pull-offs, slaps, and slides. Also explains tablature and m usic notation. ✸Boo k & CD .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... $21.95 74-15 925 73118_ _ _ _ UPC: 02189857 3117 ISBN-10: 1-59 257-311-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-59 257-311-0
Electric Bass for Guitarists Applying wh at you know about the gu itar to the bass, you’ll quickly master fundamen tals including ou tlining chords, important progressions, and the bassist’s safety net: the root and 5th. By the time you ’re done with this book, you’ll und erstand the role of the bass player in the band and ho w to lock in with the drum mer, be able to slap & po p, and read m usic in bass clef and TAB. Examples from the boo k are perform ed on the CD for listening and playing along. Boo k & CD ..............................$17.95 00-2 26 02_ _ _ _ UPC: 038081225937 ISBN-10: 0-7390-3335-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3335-7 Girl’s Bass Method By Tish Ci ravolo
From Tish Ciravolo, president and found er of D aisy Rock Guitars, comes the fi rst bass metho d w ritten especially for girls! In the tradition of the imm ensely pop ular Girl’s Guitar Method , the this book speaks to girls by teaching from a girl’s perspective, with a style and design addressing the interests of youn g wom en today. This is a solid metho d that teaches how to read standard m usic notation and TAB, play in several different keys and styles, perform slides, accents, and syncopated rhythm s and m ore. The included CD features recordings of all the m usic in the book for listening and playing along. Boo k & CD .............................$ 14.95 00-2 29 00_ _ _ _ UPC: 038081233949 ISBN-10: 0-7390-3675-0 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3675-4 Learn to Play Bass Step-by-step interactive lessons show exactly how to play each song, let you change the speed o f the m usic, m ix accom panim ent parts, and record you rself perform ing. Learn to read m usic and play with proper techniqu e in the style of m usic you love. For Win dow s/Macintosh. Ages 8 to adult. CD-ROM Jewel Case .............$9 .95 00-226 06_ __ _ UPC: 038081226033 ISBN-10: 0-7390-3346-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3346-3 Learn to Play the Alfred Way: Electric Bass By Mor ton Manus
This book teaches you everything you need to kn ow to p lay the electric bass. You will learn the parts of the bass, how to hold the bass, how to tune and how to read music. When you are done w ith this bok, you will know all you need to know to p lay with a rock group. Playing is broken do wn into easy-to-learn patterns. All the m usic is shown in standard m usic notation and n eck diagrams. Boo k ..........................................$5 .95 00-3 78_ _ _ _ UPC: 038081022796 ISBN-10: 0-7390-2542-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-2542-0 The New Method for Electric Bass, Book 1: From the Beginning By Max Palermo
This book open s the door to the w orld of the electric bass by providing a full, step-by-step guide for all aspiring students. Topics are presented and expanded gradu ally, allowing the student to gain a comp lete and progressively more sophisticated level o f un derstanding. Explanations are kept clear and concise to emphasize the practical aspects so as to offer as many hints as possible to facilitate understanding. Plus, all the exercises are written in standard notation and TAB and are provided with fin gerings and technical tips for practicing. Boo k ........................................$16.95 00-0 722 B_ _ _ _ UPC: 654979057475 ISBN-10: 0-7579-1171-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-757 9-1171-2
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BASS GUITAR The New Method for Electric Bass, Book 2: Advanced Concepts and Skills By Max Palermo
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This book is d esigned like a textbook w ith topics that are easy to follow , gradually increasin g in difficulty, and that present the self-taught student w ith a step-by step approach to a m ore comp lete understanding. This book covers advanced concepts, providing th e bassist with useful tools to imp rove playing technique and enh ance musical knowledge. All the exercises are written in standard no tatio n and TAB and include fu ll fingering and technical tips for practicing. Topics include advanced techniqu es, mo des of the m ajor scale, ninth chord s, chord inversions, m elodic mino r mo des, harmonic minor modes, and harmonic analysis. Boo k ........................................$16.95 00-0 728 B_ _ _ _ UPC: 6549790 62707 ISBN-10: 0-7579 -0953 -1 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -0953 -5 Slap & Pop Bass By David Overthrow
Learn to serve up funk-a-licious grooves and extract the vibrant percussive sound s hidden in the electric bass. Following a clear and logical progression, each essential technique is covered individually, from hammer-ons and pull-offs to doub le pop s and do uble stops. Your skills build gradually so learning is easy! Over 100 licks and grooves are provided, plu s a special library of bass lines for additional fun . The CD dem onstrates all the music featured in the b ook. Boo k & CD .............................$ 14.95 00 -21904 _ _ _ _ UPC: 03808120400 0 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-2815-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-2815-5 Ultimate Beginner Series: Bass Basics By D ale Titus and Albert Nig ro
This book & CD package is designed to h elp aspiring m usicia ns take the first step toward experiencing the fun of playing music, and is packed full of tips, lessons, and practical knowledge. Contents include bass basics, picking techniques, common bass lines, playing with a drummer, slap/pop techniques, and reading m usic notation and tablature. Steps One & Two Boo k & CD ...............................$9 .95 00-U BSBK3 00 CD _ _ UPC: 029156212143 ISBN-10: 1-5762 3-426-6 ISBN-13: 978-1-5762 3-426 -6 Ultimate Beginner Series: Bass Basics With Dale Titus
You’ll learn how to tune u p qu ickly and accurately, how to change strings, essential right and left-hand techniques, picking and fretting techniques, how to play with a drum m er in various styles, how to create blues bass lines, beginning slap/pop funk techniques, and much more. Steps One & Two DVD ... . . .$19.99 00-90259 8_ __ _ UPC: 65497902 598 6 ISBN-10: 0-7579 -8166-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -8166-1 Ultimate Beginner Series: Bass Basics Mega Pak With Dale Titus The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of
aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. By combining volumes 1 and 2 on a single DVD, we now o ffer the greatest and m ost convenient learning package for the low price of $24.95! A savings of almost 25% . Boo k, CD, & DVD .................$24.95 00-D VD20 00_ __ _ UPC: 65497902 9663 ISBN-10: 0-7579 -908 2-7 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -908 2-3
Ultimate Beginner Xpress: An Introduction to Musical Styles for Bass Teaches the elements of a basic song in each style so you can apply them to you r playing and learn hundreds of songs ju st like it. DVD ...........................................$9.9 5 00 -99 90 45_ _ _ _ UPC: 6549799 90451 ISBN-10: 0-7579-0117-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-757 9-0117-1
The Versatile Bassist Become a diverse and in-dem and bass player by learning bass lines in a w ide variety of styles from blues and reggae to funk and heavy m etal, analysis of the styles and recordings of pioneering players, fun techniq ues such as fin gerstyle funk, slap & pop , and two -handed tapping, how to really “lock in” with the drummer, and much m ore! ✸Bo ok & CD .... ... ... ... ... ... ... CA LL 00 -282 37_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081308111 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4803-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4803-0
Methods: Blues Complete Electric Bass Method: Beginning Blues Bass By David Overthrow
Learn various grooves in both straight and swing feels, all within the context of such styles as rock blues, jazz blues, funk blues and m ore. Highlighted with lessons on scales and chords that are clear and easy to un derstand, this abund ant resource of blues bass lines not on ly adds to your vo cabulary, but also pro vides the tools you need to create great bass lines of your own for any practical playing situation. Boo k & DVD ..........................$23 .95 00 -24415 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038081265582 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-3831-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-38 31-4 Boo k & CD ..............................$17.95 00 -225 91_ _ _ _ UPC: 038081225807 ISBN-10: 0-7390-3322-0 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3322-7 DVD ......................................... $19.95 00-2 4416_ _ _ _ UPC: 038081265575 ISBN-10: 0-7390-3830-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3830-7 Ultimate Beginner Series: Blues Bass With Roscoe Beck O n Blues Bass, Step One you’ll learn the 12-bar blues
progression, technique and h and p osition, classic shuffle/ slow/minor blues lines, equipment sound, and more. Blues Bass, Step Two takes the b lues another step forw ard, dem onstrating m ore classic shuffle blues b ass lines, more minor blues bass lines, alternative bass line styles, special bass techniques and m ore. Steps One & Two DVD ... . . .$19.99 00-908076_ __ _ UPC: 6549790 8550 8 ISBN-10: 0-7579-3180-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -3180-2 Ultimate Beginner Series: Blues Bass Basics By Roscoe Beck
Roscoe Beck, one of tod ay’s leading au thorities on the b lues bass style, guides you thro ugh everything yo u need to know to b egin m astering blu es bass. Lessons include the 12-bar blues pro gression, technique and hand position, classic bass lines, shuffle, slow, and m inor blues, equipm ent and sound , and alternative styles. Includes complete play-along tracks on CD. Steps One & Two Boo k & CD .............................$12 .95 00-U BSBK3 02 CD _ _ UPC: 029156214697 ISBN-10: 1-57623 -436-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-5762 3-436 -5
For music dealers and all other wholesale customers, please call (800) 29 2-6122, fax (800) 632-1928 , or e-m ail sales@ alfred.com to order. International music dealers can order by phone (818) 891-5999 or by fax (818) 893-556 0 . All music dealers and wholesale customers can visit dealer.alfred.com for availability, current sales specials, order tracking, invoice history, and more.
BASS GUITAR Ultimate Beginner Series: Blues Bass Basics Mega Pak By Roscoe Beck The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of
aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. By combining volumes 1 and 2 on DVD or on two videos with one book and on e CD, we now offer the greatest and m ost convenient learning package for the low p rice of $24.95! A savings of almost 25% . Boo k, CD, & DVD .................$24.95 00-D VD20 02_ __ _ UPC: 6549790 89131 ISBN-10: 0-7579 -3800 -0 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -3800 -9 Ultimate Beginner Series Bass Jam With Songbook: Classic Blues These songbooks are correlated to the im men sely successful Ultimate Beginner Series Basics boo ks. Learn each m ain riff and lick, then jam w ith our band o n the included p layalong tracks. Matching songbooks are available for guitar, bass, drum s, and keyboard. Titles: Born Und er a Bad Sign • Hideaway • Bad to the Bone • ( Call It) Storm y Mon day • La Grange • Look at Little Sister. Boo k & CD .............................$ 10.95 00-015 4B_ _ _ _ UPC: 0291566688 96 ISBN-10: 0-769 2-1482-7 ISBN-13: 978-0-769 2-1482-5
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Rhythm ‘n Jazz The play-along CD contains the exact tracks that appear on Alain’s album —m inus the bass—so you can play w ith these great musicians. Songs include The Bu mp • Fat Cat • D istrict 6 • Slam the Clown • Little Miss Match • I.C.U . • Cherokee Drive • Fight of the Bum ble Bee • Don na Lee • Intuitions. Boo k & CD .............................$ 19.95 00-0 327 B_ _ _ _ UPC: 0291569680 26 ISBN-10: 0-9684 633-1-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-9684633-1-4
JOSQUIN DES PRES Classic Funk and R&B Grooves for Bass Classic Funk and R&B Grooves for Bass is an overview of stylistic examples that capture the essence of R&B recordings from Mem phis, Muscle Shoals, Motown , and New York. All the mu sic examp les (98 total!) are written in standard notation and tablature, and all the examp les are demo nstrated on th e enclosed recording (live, not sequenced). The CD is designed to take you beyo nd ju st playing the correct notes by providing the true feel of these great grooves. Boo k & CD .............................$ 19.95 00 -04 49 B_ _ _ _ UPC: 654979188858 ISBN-10: 0-7579 -0104-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -0104-1
LINCOLN GOINES AND ROBBY AMEEN
DAVE LARUE Dave LaRue: On the Record (Songs from the Dixie Dregs, the Steve Morse Band, and Hub City Kid) Transcr. and ed. Dave LaRue and Tim Brown On the Record includes ten tunes hand-picked and edited
by Dave LaRue to incorporate a variety of techniqu es and styles and som e that, when played in context with a fu ll track, will illustrate how im portant a well-comp osed, melodic bass line can be. Titles: Sleaze Factor • Collateral Damage • Vista Grande • Kat Food • Juanita • Runaway Train • Brave New World • Slic e of Time • Calcutta • Hu b City Kids (excerpt). Boo k ........................................$18.95 00 -0745 B_ _ _ _ UPC: 654979073970 ISBN-10: 0-7579-1987 -1 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -1987-9
JACO PASTORIUS Modern Electric Bass The late master dem onstrates the techniques that made h im the most influential electric bassist of all time. Jaco explains his right- and left-hand technique, harm onics, finger exercises and more. Includes several solos as well as performances. DVD special features include Jaco’s biography, additional artist video clips, and additional video tips. DVD .........................................$39 .95 00 -90 3159_ _ _ _ UPC: 654979031598 ISBN-10: 0-7579-9163-7 ISBN-13: 978-0-757 9-9163-9 DVD w/ 9 x 12” Overpack ..$39.95 00-25962_ __ _ UPC: 038 081281919 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4269-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4269-4 Modern Electric Bass REVISED EDITION
By Jaco Pastorius and Jerry Jemmott
This book and CD are derived from the video of the same name. Features transcriptions of Jaco’s examples and solos, along with an analysis by legendary bassist Jerry Jemmott. The CD includes a trio perform ance featuring John Scofield and Kenwood Dennard. Boo k & CD .............................$24 .95 00-M M BK00 05 CD _ UPC: 0291560609 35 ISBN-10: 0-7692-4806-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-4806-6 ITALIAN/ SPANISH EDITION
Book & CD .............................$24 .95 UPC: 0291569 51660
Electric Bass Derived from John Patitucci’ s Electric Bass video. Covering technique and an introdu ction to m usical style s, this instruction pu ts you on the right road to becomin g a working bassist. Includes audio. Boo k & CD .............................$26 .95 00-M M BK00 06 CD _ UPC: 0291560609 59 ISBN-10: 0-769 2-1240-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-76 92-1240 -1
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Funkifying the Clave: Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums Designed for drum m ers and b ass players, this boo k with CD lays out a step-by-step approach to com bining Afro-Cuban rhythm s with rock, funk and jazz. Boo k & CD .............................$29 .95 00-M M BK0 00 4CD _ UPC: 0291560 60 911 ISBN-10: 0-7692-2020-7 ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-2020-8
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Electric Bass: Complete Both the Electric Bass and Electric Bass 2 videos in DVD format. Electric Bass is a comp lete guide to grooving with a drummer in 15 styles, including funk, samba, reggae, jazz, shuffle, baiao, Latin, and rock. John provides examp les in each style and discusses major influences and variations. Includes an extensive discussion/ dem onstration of technique (on the four-string bass). (85 m in.) In Electric Bass 2, John offers insight into soloing by stressing the imp ortance of ear-training. He takes som e of th e m ystery ou t of the sixstring bass by show ing ho w it is tun ed, its amazing range, and b y offering m any examples of its applications. Inclu des perform ances of John ’s compo sitions plus a live clip with the Chick Corea Elektric Band. DVD .........................................$3 9.95 00 -25 44 6_ _ _ _ UPC: 038081272788 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4030-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4030-0
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Ultimate Play-Along for Bass, Vol. 1 This exceptional package allows the b eginner to intermed iate bassist to practice with a pre-recorded band. The seven tracks cover a wide range of styles such as straight eighths, sixteenth feel, rock shuffle, rock ballad, Latin, straight-ahead jazz, and rock & roll. Includes a “roadm ap” chart for each tune. Boo k & CD .............................$24 .95 00-M M BK0 05 0CD _ UPC: 029156077056 ISBN-10: 0-7692-2660-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-2660-6 Ultimate Play-Along for Bass, Vol. 2 This essential training guide introduces beginn ing and intermediate b assists to seven different groo ves, and provides them w ith the oppo rtunity to practice alo ngside all-star musicians John Patitucci, Dave Weckl and Mike Stern. Contains perforated “ro ad m ap” charts for each tune. Boo k & 2 CDs ........................$24.95 00-M M BK00 64CD _ UPC: 029156211290 ISBN-10: 1-5762 3-403 -7 ISBN-13: 978-1-5762 3-403 -7
MORE JAZZ/ FUSION METHODS Afro-Cuban Bass Grooves By Manny Patiño and Jorg e Moreno
Crawl Before You Walk By Tom Warri ngton
Studen ts and teachers alike will find this an easy pathway to creating po werful w alking bass lines from cho rd charts. Recording artist and educator Tom Warrington takes a fun approach that avoids the intimidating topics of mu sic theory and sight-readin g. Yet it is trem end ou sly help ful for any bass studen t sitting in his first jazz or stage band. A hand y playalong CD is included wh ich dem onstrates every example. Boo k & CD .............................$ 16.95 00 -1805 0_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 0811724 08 ISBN-10: 0-7390-0063-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-0063-2 Just Jazz Real Book From classic jazz standards to b ebop , cool, and m odern jazz, the Just Jazz Real Book contain s 250 jazz classics that are the core requ ired repertoire for jazz m usicians all over the world. Each book in the series is extensively cross-referenced with append ices that include a com plete comp oser index, a comp lete discography o f suggested recorded versions for each song, a section on how to play from a fakeboo k, chord theory reference pages, chord voicings, and a section o n ho w to create interesting chord substit utions. Bass Clef Editio n . .................$39.95 00-FBM 0003 BS__ _ _ UPC: 65497903 9648 ISBN-10: 0-7579-9 477-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -9477-7 The Total Jazz Bassist By D avid Overthrow and Tim Ferguson
A comp lete jazz method, giving equal treatmen t to both electric and double bass. Covering styles like bebop, Latin, funk and fusion, this book p rovides exam ples and lessons to help you becom e a well-round ed bassist. Als o covers theory, technique, tunes, solos, jazz styles, and includes great advice for practicing and doing business. A CD dem onstrating the examples in the book is included. 00-2 60 63_ _ _ _ ✸Boo k & CD .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..$19.95 UPC: 038081282527 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-4311-0 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-4311-0 Ultimate Play-Along Bass: Just Classic Jazz By Jimmy Haslip and B arry Coates
This book w ill help any m usician u nlock the secrets of the Afro-Cuban rhyth mic feel. By clearly demo nstrating the und erlying pattern called the Clave and the com ping patterns called Tumb aos which are p layed over the Clave, this book w ill help every bass player learn these fundam ental Latin rhythm s. (M atching keyboard b ook (EL9706CD) also available.) Boo k & CD .............................$ 19.95 00 -EL9707 CD_ _ _ _ UPC: 029156602951 ISBN-10: 1-5762 3-910-1 ISBN-13: 978-1-5762 3-910-0
This must-have series gives you the op portun ity to learn 27 of the m ost impo rtant jazz standards contained in the Just Jazz a nd JustStandards Real Books by playing along with jaz z g re ats Jim m y Ha sli p an d Barr y Co ate s in a c lassic tri o jaz z se tti ng. In th e accom pan yi ng books, Jim m y an d Bar ry teach their app roaches to chord substitution, compin g, and soloing concepts. Also includ ed are com plete transcriptions of their own imp rovised solos and Barry’s awe-inspiring chord/ m elody arrangements of the heads.
Bass Lessons with the Greats
Title s: Body and Soul • Days of Win e and Roses • Star Dust • Invitation • Over the Rainbow • ‘Round Midnight • Laura • When I Fall in Love • In a Sentim ental Mood . Boo k & CD .............................$ 19.95 00 -0617B_ _ _ _ UPC: 65497902 8475 ISBN-10: 0-7579-9 036-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -9036 -6
Developed by John Xepoleas
Six major artists share their vast kno wledge and experience in jaz z, r ock, fu nk, f usio n an d Lat in bass. Lin co ln Go in es, Jim m y Haslip, Alphonso Johnson, Rocco Prestia, Gary Willis, and Victor Woo ten cover laying dow n a groove, thumb playing and po pping, im provising, expandin g your jazz vocabulary and mastering modern harmonic and melodic concepts. Boo k & CD .............................$24 .95 00-M M BK0 037 CD _ UPC: 029156104677 ISBN-10: 0-7692-2663-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-2663-7
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Title s: Som e Other Tim e • Alo ne Together • April in Paris • Just Friends • Love Is Here to Stay • A Day in the Life of a Fool (Manh a de Carnival) • M isty • M y Foolish Heart • Autumn in New York. Boo k & CD .............................$ 19.95 00-0 618B_ _ _ _ UPC: 65497902 8482 ISBN-10: 0-7579-9 037-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -9037 -3 VOLUME 3
Title s: My Funn y Vale ntine • N ight and Day • How High the Moon • Emily • Gentle Rain • On Green Dolphin Street • Secret Love • Softly As in a Morning Sunrise • Sum m ertime. Boo k & CD .............................$ 19.95 00-0 619B_ _ _ _ UPC: 65497902 8499 ISBN-10: 0-7579-9 038-X ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -9038 -0 For music dealers and all other wholesale customers, please call (800) 29 2-6122, fax (800) 632-1928 , or e-m ail sales@ alfred.com to order. International music dealers can order by phone (818) 891-5999 or by fax (818) 893-556 0 . All music dealers and wholesale customers can visit dealer.alfred.com for availability, current sales specials, order tracking, invoice history, and more.
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STEVE BAILEY Rock Bass Steve Bailey is a consummate musician and bassist. In Rock Bass, he presents one of the m ost compreh ensive bass technique b ooks available. The exercises provided have b oth studio and live-playing applications, and cover such topics as hand dexterity, bass-li ne con struction, do uble-stops, and chords. This book w ill help any bassist develop the necessary technique to produ ce quality recordings, as well as the technical prowess to rock out at any live show. 00 -255 75_ _ _ _ ✸Boo k & CD .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..$16.95 UPC: 03808127508 6 ISBN-10: 0-7390-408 0-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4080-5
The Funkmasters: The Great James Brown Rhythm Sections 1960-1973 In this uniqu e rhythm section workbo ok, 23 James Brown classics have been transcribed, broken dow n into individual lessons, and m eticulously recreated on two o ne-hour CDs. Featuring legendary grooves from the guitarists, bassists and drummers who ignited the Godfather of Soul for over three decades (including Jabo Starks, Bernard Odu m , Clyde Stubb lefield, Bootsy Collins, Jimm y Nolen, Coun try Kellum and more) this book will enlighten and challenge your soul. Boo k & 2 CDs ........................$29.95 00-M M BK00 61CD _ UPC: 029156203028 ISBN-10: 1-57623 -443-6 ISBN-13: 978-1-5762 3-443 -3
BILL “THE BUDDHA” DICKENS STEVE BAILEY AND VICTOR WOOTEN Bass Extremes Eight com plete album tracks featuring Steve, Victor and Greg Bissonette, followed by eigh t instructional tracks, paired with a book o f comp lete transcriptions in standard notation and tablature. In styles ranging from bebo p to ne w age to heavy m etal, each piece h ighlights different aspects of their am azing techniques. Boo k & CD .............................$24 .95 00-F3 38 9BG XCD _ _ UPC: 029156076455 ISBN-10: 0-769 2-4915-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-76 92-4915-5 Bass Extremes Live Steve and Victor dem onstrate how the bass guitar can supply bass lines, piano and guitar-style comping figures, lead solos, and percussion parts, in styles ranging from bebop to new age to heavy metal. Each piece highlights different aspects of their am azing techniques—like Steve’s three-finger technique or his awe-inspiring command of harmonics and chord voicings, or Victor’s incredible funk groo ves, and thu m b and two-handed tapping techniques. DVD .........................................$2 4.95 00-9 07129_ _ _ _ UPC: 654979071297 ISBN-10: 0-7579 -1857-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -1857-5
JOE BOUCHARD
The Collection This DVD features two exciting programs. Funk Bass and Beyond includes basic funk and rock techniques, gear and equip m ent, interm ediate to advanced right- and lefthand techniques, and rudiments of rhythm/drum patterns and h ow they apply to bass li nes. Bass Beyond Limits includes harm onic con cepts, chord tones/applicable scales/ theory/substitution principles, gear and equipm ent for the perform ing jazz/rock/Latin player, applying funk po pping techniques to Latin jazz, and Bill’s seven steps to music enlightenment. DVD .........................................$29 .95 00 -90 4911_ _ _ _ UPC: 654 9790 49111 ISBN-10: 0-7579-0 485-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -0485 -1 Funk Bass and Beyond Bill Dickens teaches all of his amazing fun k grooves and patented slap, pop , and p ercussive techniques. Everything is dem onstrated slowly on th e included CD and all mu sic is in notation and TAB. Boo k & CD ..............................$21.95 00-0 738 B_ _ _ _ UPC: 6549790 67795 ISBN-10: 0-7579-168 9-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -1689-2
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No Reading Required: Easy Rock Bass Lines By Joe Bouchard
Hosted by the former bassist and founding member of Blue Oyster Cult, this DVD starts easy and progresses to more challenging and syncopated lines. Covers basic left- and righthand technique, including exercises to build fi nger strength, as well as a variety of rock styles including blues, funk, punk/ garage, ‘70s riffs and m odern ro ck. Additional topics include walking bass lines, creating bass lines from arpeggios, and dropped D tuning. DVD ......................................... $14.95 00 -232 26_ _ _ _ UPC: 038081263601 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-3795 -1 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-379 5-9 Rock Bass for Beginners Let Joe Bouchard sho w you the ropes and learn to play rock bass the right way. Runn ing tim e: 39 m inutes. DVD ......................................... $19.95 00-2192 0_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081204192 ISBN-10: 0-7390-2833-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-2833-9
Essential Bass Concepts Renowned bassist Dave LaRue dem onstrates warm -ups, stretching, and arpeggio fingerin g exercises. H e lets loo se with som e of his hip funk lines using ham m er-ons, slapped , pop ped, and ghost notes, and a com plete lesson in m odes. In addition, he dem onstrates how to use rhythm ic variations and polyph onic ideas to expand soloing techniques. Follow along at hom e with no te-for-note transcription of each exercise, in bo th standard no tation and TAB, using the printable PDF companion booklet included. 00-2 90 04 _ _ _ _ ✸DVD .... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..$24.95 UPC: 038 08131805 9 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4967-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4967-9
VICTOR WOOTEN Super Bass Solo Technique In this DVD, Victor breaks down each of the techniqu es he employs to create his incredible style. Victor covers slapping, tapping, grooving and imp rovising in detail. Segmen ts include live perform ances with a band; interviews dealing with technique, influ ences, and m otivatio n; and a segmen t on eq uipm ent. Special Features include candid video foo tage from Victor’s archives, Victor and Steve Bailey jamm ing, and a preview from the Jaco Pastorius Modern ElectricBass DVD. 00 -25 970 _ _ _ _ ✸DVD .... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .$29 .95 UPC: 038 081281971 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4272-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4272-4
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BASS GUITAR MORE ROCK METHODS The Essential Alternative Rock Bass Lines Thirty-two songs, including 6th Avenue Heartache (The Wallflow ers) • Bullet with Butterfly Wings (Smashing Pumpkins) • December (Collective Soul) • Down with the Sickness (Disturbed) • Got the Life (Korn) • Longview (Green Day) • Somebody to Shove (Soul Asylum) • Stupid Girl (Garbage) • Til I Hear It from You (Gin Blossom s) • and more. Authen tic Bass TAB ..............$14.95 00-0171BA_ __ _ UPC: 654979039877 ISBN-10: 0-7579 -949 4-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -949 4-4
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How to Play Rock Electric Bass By Ed H ug hes and Willard A. Palmer
Here is a truly practical book for anyon e who want to learn to play Rock ‘n’ Roll on the electric bass! With this boo k the beginner can learn to play all of the mo st popular bass patterns used in Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm and b lues choruses, including the p opu lar “walking bass.” Boo k ..........................................$4 .50 00 -341_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081031675 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-2676 -3 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-26 76-2 00-22689.tif
Quick Start: Rock Bass By Sharon Ray
This is the perfect method for beginners who want to get started dow n the road o f playing rock bass. Techniques are clearly explained with pho tos and d escriptions, and bass lines are presented in b oth standard m usic notation and TAB. Boo k & CD ............................... $9.95 00-2 26 89 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081231457 ISBN-10: 0-7390-3533-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3533-7 Ultimate Beginner Series: Rock Bass With Tim Bogert Rock Bass, Step One with Tim Bogert shows you the w ay to
successfully lay down the bottom to any rock band . You’ll learn classic rock bass lines, several kind s of shuffl e feels, m ajor and min or pentatonic scales, playing with the band and more. Rock Bass, Step Twocontinues where Rock Bass, Step One left off. You w ill see and hear dem onstrations of m ore classic rock bass lines, power chord dou ble stops, harmo nics, tapping and raking, 16th-note shuffle and b oogie feels, and much m ore. Steps One & Two DVD ... . . .$19.99 00-908077_ __ _ UPC: 6549790 85591 ISBN-10: 0-7579 -3187-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-757 9-3187-1 Ultimate Beginner Series: Rock Bass Basics By Tim Bogart and Albert Nigro
Take the first step towards experiencing the fun of playing rock bass. This book & CD w ill guide you throu gh everything you n eed to kno w to b egin laying down solid rock bass lines. Lessons includ e techniqu e and hand position, classic bass lines, ballad feels, rock grooves, shuffle and boogie patterns, tapping, harmon ics and do uble stops. Includes comp lete play-along tracks on CD. Steps One & Two Boo k & CD .............................$12 .95 00 -UB SBK301CD _ _ UPC: 0291562 67891 ISBN-10: 1-5762 3-56 9-6 ISBN-13: 978-1-5762 3-56 9-0
Ultimate Beginner Series: Rock Bass Basics Mega Pak By Tim Bogert The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of
aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. By combining volumes 1 and 2 on DVD or on two videos with one book and o ne CD, we now offer the greatest and m ost convenient learning package for the low p rice of $24.95! A savings of almost 25% . Boo k, CD, & DVD .................$24.95 00-DVD 2001_ __ _ UPC: 6549790 89124 ISBN-10: 0-7579-379 9-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -3799-6
Play-Along BILLY COBHAM Ultimate Play-Along Bass Trax: Billy Cobham Conundrum This play-along package features six classic selections from Spectrum, an album portraying Billy Cobh am’s timeless blend o f deep funk and h ard rock grooves that pack as much improvisation as they do power. Guided by performance notes througho ut, the mu sician/student can play along, in essence filling in for any key m em ber of the Lond on Jazz Orchestra, with w hom this project was recorded. Titles: Torpedo Flow • Stratus • Red Baron • O n the M ove • Conund rum • Eleuthera Parts 1, 2, and 3. Boo k & 2 CDs ........................$19.95 00 -04 54 B_ _ _ _ UPC: 6549790 4580 9 ISBN-10: 0-7579-9781-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -9781-5
GREEN DAY Ultimate Play-Along Bass: Green Day Title s: American Idiot • Basket Case • Boulevard of Broken Dreams • Brain Stew • Longview • M inority • W ake Me Up When September Ends • When I Come Around. ✸Authe ntic Bass TAB Boo k & CD .............................$ 14.95 00-2 6317_ _ _ _ UPC: 0380812909 97 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4428-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4428-5
Reference & Technique JOEL DI BARTOLO Serious Electric Bass Bass basics, major scales and m odes, harmo nic and m elodic m inor scales and mo des, arpeggio patterns and symm etric scales (who le tone and dim inished). Serious ElectricBass is a defin itive, com prehensive, user-friendly guide for electric bassists of all le vels. 279 page s. Boo k ........................................$26.95 00 -EL9710_ _ _ _ UPC: 0291563 02196 ISBN-10: 1-57623 -883-0 ISBN-13: 978-1-5762 3-883 -7
JIMMY HASLIP The Melodic Bass Library An indispensable boo k on scales and m odes for the bass guitarist. The lessons contain diatonic, modal, pentatonic, who le tone, and dim inished scales as well as mo des of both the harm onic and m elodic min or scale s, Eastern, Midd le Eastern, and o ther exotic scales of Jimm y’s own invention. Boo k ........................................$19.95 00-F3167C_ _ _ _ UPC: 654979019565 ISBN-10: 0-7579-77 50-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -7750 -3
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BASS GUITAR Building Bass Lines
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Music by Chuck Archard
21st Century Bass Neck Diagram Book Convenient tear-out pages of p rofessional qu ality manuscript paper containing full leng th neck diagrams. Informative reference pages cover topics such as music and TAB notation, chord construction, and rhythm notation. Boo k ..........................................$2 .95 00-EL9 926 _ _ _ _ UPC: 654979007432 ISBN-10: 0-769 2-9221-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-76 92-9221-2
This book teaches everything you n eed to kno w to create great bass lines. An easy-to-use, step-by-step appro ach to basic theory is given as a foundation, and then the essential styles-and m any styles within each style-are explored from the bass point of view. Learn how th e bass fits into the group, the im portant bass techniques for each style and even wh at tempo s to expect. Bass players, arrangers and com posers alike will love the hund reds of tips and sam ple bass lines. A CD dem onstrating all the examples and for playing along is available. Boo k & CD ..............................$21.95 00 -1840 6_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081167541 ISBN-10: 0-88284-922-0 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-922-5 Boo k .........................................$11.95 00 -184 05_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081167534 ISBN-10: 0-882 84-9 21-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-88 284 -921-8 CD ............................................ $10.0 0 00 -184 07 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081167558 ISBN-10: 0-7390-2526-0 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-2526-0
21st Century Bass TAB Manuscript Book Convenient tear-out pages of high q uality manuscript paper con taining standard no tatio n/ tablature stave frames. Informative reference pages cover topics such as m usic and TAB notation, chord construction, and rh ythm notation. Boo k ..........................................$2 .95 00-EL9 927 _ _ _ _ UPC: 654979007449 ISBN-10: 0-7692-9222-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-9222-9
Essential Advanced Scales for Electric Bass (Modes of the Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Diminished, WholeTone, and Blues Scales)
30-Day Bass Workout By David Overthrow
This exercise routine will prepare you for the rigors of contem porary bass playing and sharpen you r technique. The strategy focuses on warm-ups and stretching, exercises for strength, agility and stamina, and specific techniques such as ham m er-ons and pu ll-offs. Jam-packed with tried-and-true “bassrobic” exercises from the National Guitar Wo rkshop curriculum, this book will build your techniqu e, no matter what style of mu sic you play. Boo k & DVD ..........................$23 .95 00 -24212 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038081265636 Boo k ...........................................$7.50 00-2 039 8_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081195230 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-234 2-X ISBN -13: 978-0-73 90-23 42-6 DVD ......................................... $19.95 00-2 4211_ _ _ _ UPC: 038081265629 ISBN-10: 0-7390-3835-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3835-2
By Max Palermo Essential Advanced Scales for Electric Bass is a quick
reference guide aim ed at m usic studen ts of all levels, tackli ng the scales com m only used in im provising and bass line construction. This book further develops topics dealt with in the preceding Essential Scales for Electric Bass, concentrating on n ew and advanced scales that will provide the bassist with a wider variety of sound s and colors to add m ore personality to his playing. Each scale in the b ook is preceded b y an introductory chart summ arizing the theory and practical application. The developm ent in all the keys follows in standard n otation and TAB, together with fingering for 4- and 5-string basses. Topics include: m elodic m inor, harm onic m inor, dimin ished, whole-tone, and blues scales. Boo k ........................................$16.95 00-0 729 B_ _ _ _ UPC: 6549790 62714 ISBN-10: 0-7579-0 954 -X ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -095 4-2
Bass Chord Encyclopedia There are man y uses for chords on the bass—from jazz chord solos to heavy-funk po wer riffs. This book explores these applications and offers you the oppo rtunity to put them to use. The CD features eight extended play-along tracks in styles including jazz, funk, blues and rock. This is your ultimate resource for chord voicings on the four- and fi vestring bass guitar. Boo k & CD .............................$ 18.95 00-2 44 09 _ _ _ _ UPC: 03808126560 5 ISBN-10: 0-7390-3833-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3833-8
Essential Scales for Electric Bass (Major Scale Modes and Pentatonic Scales) By Max Palermo
Scales are one of the fou ndations of goo d playing and Essential Scales for Electric Bass is a quick and sim ple guide for music students of all levels, specifically tackling this impo rtant topic. It is designed to help the bass player acquaint him self with using the scales as tools to expand his m usical dim ension. The book will help any bassist com pose riffs and b ass lines, enriching the soun ds with new and diverse nuances to achieve personal o bjectives. Boo k ........................................$16.95 00-0 723 B_ _ _ _ UPC: 654979057482 ISBN-10: 0-7579-1172-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579 -1172-9
Bass Harmonics: New Concepts and Techniques By D ean Peer
Bass harmo nics expert Dean Peer reveals his revolutionary techniques for expanding the range of the b ass guitar using harmo nics. He begins with basic techniqu es and then show s how to create fabulou s linear lines and cho rd voicings using his remarkable techniqu es for “false” and “dual nod e” harmonics. Boo k & CD ..............................$21.95 00-0 293 B_ _ _ _ UPC: 0291569 40510 ISBN-10: 0-769 2-6581-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-76 92-65 81-0
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Get Locked By G reg Hyatt and Stan Mitchell
There are plenty of books available for drum mers and bassists separately, but few cater to the needs of these players as a unit. Get Locked fills that void by covering all the tools needed to become a solid rhythm section. Boo k & CD .............................$ 14.95 00-2 26 43_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081226712 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-3410-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-73 90-3410-1
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BASS GUITAR Harmonic Colours for Bass By David Gross Harmonic Colours for Bass is designed add style and
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dimension to your grooves by providing a combination of technical training and mu sical examples. Music examples are written in standard notation and tablature and are demonstrated on the included play-along recording. Boo k & CD .............................$ 19.95 00 -0012B_ _ _ _ UPC: 0291566066 52 ISBN-10: 1-5762 3-935-7 ISBN-13: 978-1-5762 3-935 -3 Musicianship for the Contemporary Bassist By Tracy Walton
All the essential musicianship training today’s bass player needs is now included und er one cover. This easy-to-use, step-by-step metho d com bines m usic theory, ear training, sight-reading and fretboard know ledge to prepare m usicia ns to play b ass in any mu sical style. Beginning with a review of the fretboard and reading standard m usic notation in the bass clef, lessons progress in a logical order through scales, intervals, chords, and progressions including tritone substitutions, secondary chord s and m odu lations. Includes 40 worksheets and ear-training quizzes, with a correlating CD. Boo k & CD .............................$22 .95 00-21912_ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081204109 ISBN-10: 0-739 0-282 6-X ISBN -13: 978-0-73 90-28 26-1 00-25578.tif
Odd Meter Bass By Tim Emmons
This am azing book and dem onstration CD uses proven methods for comprehending and p erforming com plex rhythms to make understanding, performing and composing in od d m eters easy and natural. Also included: Three Steps to M astery • Rhythm Pyram id for all meters • Magic Dotted Rhythms to m ake odd m eters feel even • Comp ound meters and combinations of even and odd meters • Applying odd meters to com mon song forms • Bibliography and Discography of recommended reading and listening. 00-2 5578 _ _ _ _ ✸Boo k & CD .... ... ... ... ... ... ... CA LL UPC: 03808127509 3 ISBN-10: 0-7390-4081-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-4081-2 Scales & Modes for Bass By Steve Hall and Ron Manus
This book is a fast and fun way to learn ho w to use scales and m odes. Learning scales and m odes and being able to identify their soun ds will give you a better com m and of the fretboard. Each chapter has two sections. The first section describes the scale or mode, lists the chords it works well with, mu sical styles it is m ost comm only used with an d shows the intervals of the scale or m ode. The second section shows the scales and m odes, in m ost cases, in fi ve different positions on the neck. Posit ions are show n in n eck position, standard m usic notation and TAB. Han dy Gu ide ...........................$5.9 5 00-4 434 _ _ _ _ UPC: 038 081019413 ISBN-10: 0-88284-54 6-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-546-3
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