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Updated with the latest bass guitar technology, accessories, and more
The bass is the heart of music. So leave center stage to the other musicians–you have more important work to do. You can find everything you need to dominate bass in Bass Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition.
You′ll get expert advice on the basics, like deciding what kind of bass to pick up and which accessories are necessary and which are just nice to have. Plus, you′ll get step–by–step instructions for getting started, from how to hold and position your bass to reading notation and understanding chords, scales, and octaves to playing solos and fills.
- New coverage of slaps, double stops, de–tuning, and fretless techniques
- New musical exercises as well as updates to charts, illustrations, photos, and resources
- Includes bonus CD with audio clips of all the examples in the book
Whether you′re a beginner picking up a bass for the first time or an experienced player looking to improve your skills, Bass Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy–to–follow reference that gives you just enough music theory to get you going on your way fast!
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an amazing book. It covers everything to do with bass: all the scales, chords, different styles of playing the bass, how to make your own bass solo, and much much more. If you want to know anything to do with electric bass, this book is sure to have it! It includes a section on maintenance for your bass, which explains everything from changing the strings to cleaning every part of your bass. It includes its own cd aswell to help you in your learning, and to know you are doing everything correct. This book is a really, really valuable asset to any bassist, whether you're a beginner (like me) or an advanced player looking to extend your bass skills.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the book in the ever popular '...for dummies' series tackling bass guitar, taking you from a complete novice to someone with a knowledge of various styles and sounds.
It is written in the usual style for the series, so nicely layed out for reading through and in a fairly informal easygoing style, To me in two main sections - playing bass, and everything else. This book is by no means an advanced guide to all that bass playing offers, but will give you a good solid knowledge of playing various styles - basic scales and solo work, rock, swing, funk, etc... The other main theme is the more technical side to bass, thoughts behind looking to buying a bass and other equipment, and basic maintenence and setups to keep it working. There is also a smaller section at the end of 'The part in tens', here describing ten well respected and talented bassists, and ten great rhythm sections to look into more to hear some professionals at it.
I got this book as someone with a decent enough practical knowledge of how to play bass, but virtually no theory, and this book takes you simply through the basics of theory and how it applies to bass, then into more specific ideas for particular styles, and has stood me well in my knowledge.
This book also comes with a cd letting you hear all the examples of playing out loud which is great for giving you an idea of what stuff is supposed to sound like (especially relating to rhythms and notation)
One other handy section it does include is a reference page of scales and the ordering of the notes inside the front page, and a few pages of blank tab/musical notation for you to doodle down notes yourself on.
For a newcomer to bass, or someone wanting to learn the basics of theory and more information of various different styles, this is a great book and a good resource.
It is written in the usual style for the series, so nicely layed out for reading through and in a fairly informal easygoing style, To me in two main sections - playing bass, and everything else. This book is by no means an advanced guide to all that bass playing offers, but will give you a good solid knowledge of playing various styles - basic scales and solo work, rock, swing, funk, etc... The other main theme is the more technical side to bass, thoughts behind looking to buying a bass and other equipment, and basic maintenence and setups to keep it working. There is also a smaller section at the end of 'The part in tens', here describing ten well respected and talented bassists, and ten great rhythm sections to look into more to hear some professionals at it.
I got this book as someone with a decent enough practical knowledge of how to play bass, but virtually no theory, and this book takes you simply through the basics of theory and how it applies to bass, then into more specific ideas for particular styles, and has stood me well in my knowledge.
This book also comes with a cd letting you hear all the examples of playing out loud which is great for giving you an idea of what stuff is supposed to sound like (especially relating to rhythms and notation)
One other handy section it does include is a reference page of scales and the ordering of the notes inside the front page, and a few pages of blank tab/musical notation for you to doodle down notes yourself on.
For a newcomer to bass, or someone wanting to learn the basics of theory and more information of various different styles, this is a great book and a good resource.
65 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are looking for one bass guitar book with all you need to know in it I urge you to buy this book. I have read and purchased many other teach yourself bass guitar books but none of these books were as easy to follow and pick up as Bass Guitar for Dummies. The author has used his 25yrs of playing experience combined with very simple, easy to follow diagrams to create a system of learning that will get part-time players playing their favourite Chili's bass lines in no time or if you are looking to become the next Jaco Pastorius or Stanley Clarke then this book shows you EVERYTHING you could possibly need to know! This book rates 11 out of 10 every time!
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Excellent CD Tutorial.
I paid over 20 Pounds for a big box with one DVD in it & no book!
It looks like the original Video was made around 1992! Read more
It looks like the original Video was made around 1992! Read more
Published 2 months ago by mulemanone
Not for complete beginners in my opinion
For someone whom has never read music I found this book far too hard to understand. I don't like it when it is assumed you understand and there is no break down explanations. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Clarke
They don't come any easier than this
Easy to follow plenty of explanations you have to start some where this is with out doubt the best book I have seen so I bought it and it is easy to follow, I can now play some... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Raham
Expected more.
Expected more. To say I was disappointed with this title is an understatement. I have purchased other beginner bass books and they have been far more intuitive and less... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Neil Cortis
Bass guitar for dummies
Maybe its just me but as a complete beginner i.e. I have never picked a guitar up before, this book lost me after the first 2 chapters. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Mark Hall
Dummies r us
Very good and easy to use! I was strumming away after a few mins! On a serious note......Buy it if you are a complete novice with the Bass guitar! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Tattooligan
Book not yet received!
This book, which was to have been a Christmas present has still not arrived! I e mailed the seller to be informed that it would take a long time as it was coming from the USA. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Josephine
Invaluable Bass Primer
I have purchased several tutorials at various times and if I am honest found most to be a 'scam'using stuff garnered from elsewhere and re-hashed. Read more
Published 20 months ago by A. Palmer
Good beginner's guide
Bought as a present but had a quick glance and looks very good - straightforward explanations and lots of guidance; covers a range of styles and includes rudiments of music such as... Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2009 by Mr. A. Rostron
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Very helpful and easy to follow... I had never picked a guitar before this... i also bought the dvd which was great.
Published on 18 Dec 2009 by d whit
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