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Patrick Pfeiffer (Author)
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Publication Date: Feb 2 2010 | Series: For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)

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!

CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

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The fast and easy way to learn bass guitar!

The bass is the heart of music. So leave center stage to the other musicians — you have more important work to do. Whether you've never held a bass guitar or you're an experienced player looking to improve your skills, Bass Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-follow reference that gets you playing quickly!

  • The world according to bass — develop the skills you need to play bass in a band

  • The bass-ics of playing — explore the techniques for turning scales and chords into great music

  • Making the moves, creating the grooves — discover the joy of creating just the right groove for each musical genre and style

  • Rock on (and beyond) — join the band on the CD for a journey through playing different musical styles and perfect accompani-ments to songs

"Patrick's teaching method showed me how to connect the bits of technique I'd collected into a playing style."— Adam Clayton, bass player, U2

Bonus CD Includes

Bass tracks of examples in the book for you to reference and play along with

Samples demonstrating groove styles, scales, chords, and techniques

Open the book and find:

  • More than 150 grooves in many different styles

  • How to change strings and perform basic maintenance

  • Exercises to improve your technique

  • Tips on how to play with other musicians

  • Warm-ups, same-string strokes, and string crossing

  • Bass styles from around the world

  • Instruction on how to compose your own grooves

  • Advice on which bass guitar is best for you

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5.0 out of 5 stars Music Secrets Revealed April 14 2004
By Jazz Musician
Format:Paperback
Patrick Pfeiffer is by far the best explainer I've ever encountered, in written or spoken word, of the whole world of music, not just bass guitar. This book -- and especially using the companion CD -- can literally change your life if you care about or are interested in music. With this book and Patrick's clear explanations and the gorgeous examples on the CD, my musical life has been completely changed for the better. Patrick has enabled me to understand musical concepts that baffled me for many years. Plus, he's really funny throughout, which helps you keep things in perspective and have a great time while learning. I cannot stress strongly enough that anyone who wants to finally understand music had better get this book! WARNING: Non-bass players may quickly find that they have to play bass. The bass is such a perfect instrument, being arranged symmetrically all over the neck, that it is an ideal instrument to use to open up the entire world of music for anyone (because it's manageable). Everyone who loves music would do well to own and use this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Four strings/Five stars April 14 2004
By R. Demler
Format:Paperback
E-Everything you need to know. Really.
A-A lot cheaper than a teacher.
D-Definitive Bass book and play along CD.
G-Get this book and start playing. Now.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent May 17 2010
By D. Monast
Format:Paperback
Ouvrage complet pour bien connaître les bases de la basse !
Bonnes références, humour, professionalisme.
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