Bass Guitar

Bass Tutors ARPEGGIOS FOR BASS Musicians Institute Private Lessons

Triad and 7th chord arpeggios, patterns covering the entire 4-string neck, fretboard diagrams and more

TMCMSBA – 1001 Book Only

Bass Tutors ART OF SLAP FOR BASS

Develop your own bass grooves and chops over various slap-related styles of music. Matching CD features recordings of all examples. For advanced beginners to intermediate bassists.

TMCMSBA – 1002 Book And CD

Bass Tutors AVANCE RAPIDE: LA BASSE ROCK

Discover the secrets of authentic rock bass styles. Includes complete music for all the bass patterns and grooves, plus easy-to-follow instruction.


Bass Tutors TOTAL GUITAR: I AM THE RESURRECTION Volume 1

Play six classic guitar tracks from the legends of rock. Includes A Design For Life (Manic Street Preachers) and Hush (Kula Shaker)


Bass Tutors BASIC BASS

The beginner’s guide to playing bass using popular songs to explain the fundamentals. Note positions and rudiments taught with clear text, diagrams and photographs.


Bass Tutors BASS BIBLE A World History Of Styles And Techniques

The ultimate literature for every bass player. Contains a fascinating journey around the world of techniques, styles, grooves and their evolution.

TMCMSBA – 1006 Book And Two CDs

Bass Tutors BASS FITNESS: An Exercising Handbook

Two hundred exercises designed to help increase speed, improve dexterity, develop accuracy and promote finger independence.


Bass Tutors BASS FRETBOARD BASICS Musicians Institute Essential Concepts

Essential scales, theory, bass lines, and fingerings. Covers scales, intervals, triads, modal patterns, fingering and more.


Bass Tutors BASS GUITAR

A guide to the fundamentals of playing the electric bass guitar. Blues progressions, rhythm riffs, transpositions, walking bass lines and soul sounds.


Bass Tutors ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: BASS GUITAR

Step-by-step pictures take you from first day exercises to playing along with a backing track. Absolute Beginners has been designed to tell you everything you need to know.


Bass Tutors BASS GUITAR SCALE MANUAL

Scales. Exercises, rock and blues progressions for all grades in all the important keys. Standard notation and tablature plus full colour note-finder poster

TMCMSBA –1011 Book Only

Bass Tutors BASS IMPROVISATION Bass Builders

The complete guide to soloing. Designed to help players master the art of improvisation. Includes over 50 tracks for demonstrations and play-along.


Bass Tutors BASS PLAYING TECHNIQUES Musicians Institute Essential Concepts

Essential bass skills from MIT tutor Alexis Sklarevski.


Bass Tutors BASSLINES

An easy to follow insight into ‘slap’ bass guitar playing, featuring transcriptions of bass lines played by four of the world’s leading


exponents of this style including Mark King and Jaco Pastorius.

Bass Tutors BEGINNING BLUES BASS

Learn the basics of blues bass playing with this thorough and practical guide for the beginning bassist. Play along with the live band on the CD.


Bass Tutors BEGINNING BASS GUITAR

Teaches you how to play bass guitar from the very beginning, introduces fills, walking bass lines, chords and scales. Fits into the guitar case.


Bass Tutors BEGINNING BASS SCALES

A concise thesaurus of essential and practical study form for practise and study. Included are valuable tips on using scales to build speed, endurance and fretboard fluency.


Bass Tutors BEGINNING ROCK BASS

Play with a band right from the start with this great tape/book pack. Wolf Marshall teaches you all the riffs and techniques to make you a complete rock bass player.

TMCMSBA – 1018 Book And Cassette

Bass Tutors BETTER BASS WITH ROCKSCHOOL Grade 1

Develop the key skills, styles and techniques needed to play pop and rock hits. All pieces are suitable for the Rockschool grade 1 exam. Includes exercises in sight reading.















Develop the key skills, styles and techniques needed to play pop and rock hits. All pieces are suitable for the Rockschool grade 6 exam. Includes quick study pieces and ear tests.



Develop the key skills, styles and techniques needed to play pop and rock hits. All pieces are suitable for the Rockschool grade 8 exam. Includes quick study pieces and ear tests.


Bass Tutors BUILDING WALKING BASS LINES

Understand and crete walking bass lines, the most common approach to jazz bass playing. Includes recorded rhythm tracks, to help players build their own walking basslines.


Bass Tutors BETTER BASS WITH ROCKSCHOOL

Develop the key skills, styles and techniques needed to play pop and rock hits. All pieces are suitable for


Debut the Rockschool debut exam. Includes exam entry form and a guru’s guide.

Bass Tutors CHORD BASSICS

A ‘must’ for the bass guitarist. Contains virtually every chord required, together with many inversions. Handy size to fit into the guitar case.


Bass Tutors THE COMPLETE BASS PLAYER Book 1

The easier, rockiest, most comprehensive guide to playing the bass guitar using both standard notation and tab. With play-along tracks on CD



Packed with hints and tips, Book 2 includes riffs and rhythm, 12-bar blues, rock riffs and syncopation.


Bass Tutors CHORD BASSICS

A ‘must’ for the bass guitarist. Contains virtually every chord required, together with many inversions. Handy size to fit into the guitar case.



The easier, rockiest, most comprehensive guide to playing the bass guitar using both standard notation and tab. With play-along tracks on CD

TMCMSBA – 1032 Book and CD


Packed with hints and tips, Book 2 includes riffs and rhythms, 12-bar blues, rock riffs and syncopation.


Bass Tutors THE COMPLETE ELECTRIC BASS PLAYER Book 1 The Method

This easy to follow method gives you the two skills you need: dexterity and musicianship. Superb demonstration photographs.


Bass Tutors THE COMPLETE ELECTRIC BASS PLAYER Book 2 Playing Concepts And Dexterity

Builds on your dexterity as a bass player and develops your ability to play in all styles and handle all rhythms.


Bass Tutors FAST FORWARD: METAL BASS STYLES

Play authentic Heavy Metal bass lines with this book and CD pack. Discover how bands such as Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC and Metallica make their great sounds.


Bass Tutors FAST FORWARD: ROCK STEADY BASS

Discover the secrets of authentic rock bass styles. Includes complete music for all the bass patterns and grooves, plus easy-to-follow instruction.


Bass Tutors FUNK BASS

Critically acclaimed as the best single source for the techniques used to play funk and slap-style bass. A book for everyone: from beginners to advanced players. Includes a 58-minute audio accompaniment.


Bass Tutors FAST TRACK BASS Level 1

Learn to play the bass guitar the fast way. A collection of songs and examples, riffs, scales, keys, in rock and blues styles, syncopation plus much more.


Bass Tutors FAST TRACK BASS

The fast run way to learn the bass guitar. Songbooks are compatible

TMCMSBA – 1040

Level 1 Songbook 1 with other Fast Track songbooks, and feature eight songs, so that bands can jam together.

Book and CD

Bass Tutors FAST TRACK BASS Level 1 Songbook 2

The fast fun way to learn bass guitar. Songbooks are compatible with other Fast Track books so that bands can jam together. Includes Evil Ways(Santana) and Gloria(Van Morrison).


Bass Tutors FAST TRACK BASS Level 2

Learn to play the bass guitar the fast way. A collection of songs and examples, riffs, scales, keys, in rock and blues styles, syncopation plus much more.


Bass Tutors FAST TRACK BASS Level 2 Songbook 1

The fast fun way to learn the bass guitar. Songbooks are compatible with other Fast Track songbooks, and feature eight songs, so that bands can jam together.

TMCMSBA –1043 Book and CD

Bass Tutors FUNK/FUSION BASS

Studies the techniques and grooves of today’s top funk/fusion bass players. Includes sections on mastering the two-finger techniques, string crossing, style elements and establishing a groove.


Bass Tutors GROOVES FOR ELECTRIC BASS Musicians Institute Private Lessons

Essential patterns and bass lines for all styles including rock, pop, blues, funk and more.


Bass Tutors THE GIG BAG BOOK OF BASS SCALES

Over 180 scales at your fingertips, in twelve keys, written in standard notation and tablature with fingering suggestions and five different scale positions that cover the entire fretboard.


Bass Tutors HAL LEONARD ELECTRIC BASS METHOD Book 1

Exposes players to rock, blues, country, fusion and jazz via an incredible play-along recording included with the book


Bass Tutors IMPROVISING JAZZ BASS

Must have improvisation printer in the styles of Eddie Gomez, Ron Carter etc. Plus professional insights into jazz scales, rhythms, and equipment.


Bass Tutors EXPANDING WALKING BASSLINES

An approach to more advanced walking concepts, including model mapping, the two-feel, several ‘must know changes’ and other important jazz bass lessons.


Bass Tutors FINGERBOARD HARMONY FOR BASS Bass Builders

A linear approach for 4-, 5- and 6-string bass by Gary Willis. A comprehensive source for learning the theory and geometry of the bass fingerboard.


Bass Tutors 5-STRING BASSIC FUNDAMENTALS The Fun Approach To Bass Improvisation

This fun bass method will help you improve your solos, grooves and basslines, no matter what style you play.


Bass Tutors FAST FORWARD: CLASSIC METAL BASS

Learn four great songs, building up metal bass styles, pattern by pattern and groove by groove. Find out how to play in the styles of Thin Lizzy and AC/DC


Bass Tutors Creating a bass line for the TMCMSBA –

I WALK THE LINE beginning jazz/big band bass player. Gives the beginning bass player the basics needed to play bass in either a big/jazz band or combo setting.

1053 Book Only

Bass Tutors JAM TRAX The Best Of Bass Blues, R&B And Rock

Full band back-up to 12 extended jams in authentic blues, rhythm & blues and rock styles. Includes tips on scales and riffs to use with each track.


Bass Tutors JAZZ BASS

This book/CD pack features over 50 examples covering walking bass, the two feel, ¾ time, Latin, and ballads. It covers soloing, performance4 protocol, and includes seven complete tunes.


Bass Tutors JERRY JEMMOTT: BLUES AND R&B BASS TECHNIQUES Bass Builders

Includes a personal biography and personal philosophy of all aspects of his music.


Bass Tutors JUMP ‘N’ BLUES BASS

Essential jump/swing and modern blues bass lines for electric and upright players. Inlcudes lessons and music in the style of Willie Dixon, Larry Taylor, Edgar Willis, Tommy Shannon and more.


Bass Tutors GLENN LETSCH’S BASS MASTER CLASS Bass Builders

Take a private lesson with five of the greatest players in the world. Larry Graham, Pocco Prestia, Ben Wolfe, Mike Chapman and Jaco Pastorius.


Bass Tutors MUSIC READING FOR BASS Musicians Institute Essential Concepts

Covers time signatures, multiple-meter charts, playing over the bar line and more. CD includes 49 full-demo tracks.


Bass Tutors ODD-METER BASSICS

A comprehensive source for playing bass in odd time signatures. Covers time signatures, multiple-meter charts, playing over the bar line and more.


Bass Tutors REGGAR BASS Bass builders

The complete guide to Reggar and Jamaican bass styles covering ska, rock steady, roots reggae, club, modern ska, dance hall and more.


Bass Tutors ROCK BASS

Learn the essential rock grooves and bass lines in the style of Paul McCartney, John Entwistle, John Paul Jones, Sting, Flea and many more. CD includes 99 full-demo tracks.


Bass Tutors THE BEST OF BUSH Play-It-Like-It Is Bass Guitar

Ten super-charged songs from the Brit band’s albums Sixteen Stone and Razarblade Suitcase. Including Glyerine, Machinehead and Swallowed.


Bass Tutors GREAT ROCK FOR BASS GUITAR

Forty classic songs arranged for bass guitar in standard notation and tablature. Includes songs fron The Beatles, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Phil Collins and Sting.


Bass Tutors METALLICA: BASS RIFF BY RIFF

The most comprehensive bass book ever on the music of Metallica. Over 100 annotated, note-for-note excerpts from Kill’Em All, through to Load.


Bass Tutors RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS: BLOOD SUGAR SEX MAGIK Bass Recorded Versions

Includes Give It Away, The Power Of Equality and Under The Bridge.


Bass Tutors SIMPLIFIED SIGHT- READING FOR BASS Bass Builders

From the fundamentals to the entire fingerboard. Beneficial for beginners through to advanced players, this pack covers rhythms, notes, intervals and accidentals.


Bass Tutors 6-STRING BASSICS

The complete guide for mastering the six-string bass. Covers scales, arpeggios, modes, chord forms, two-handed tapping, alternative techniques, chromatic exercises and theory concepts.


Bass Tutors SLAP BASS ESSENTIALS

Over 140 essential patterns and exercises covering every aspect of slap bass, written by two of today’s hottest bass players Josquin des Pres and Bunny Brunel.


Bass Tutors STEP ONE: PLAY BASS SCALES

Step into the exciting world of major, minor, modal, blues, rock, and jazz scales. A complete guide to using scales to build speed, endurance, and fretboard fluency for beginning bass players.


Bass Tutors TEACH YOURSELF ROCK BASS

Create exciting bass lines with this tutor: rock rhythms, blues progressions, plus tunes and exercises.


Bass Tutors METALLICA: BLACK BOOK Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass

Twelve songs including Enter Sandman, Sad But True and Holier Than Thou.


Bass Tutors METALLICA: GARAGE INC Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass Guitar

The songs from the album transcribed for bass guitar. Includes Whiskey In The Jar, Helpless, Am I Evil? And It’s Electric.


Bass Tutors METALLICA: LOAD Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass

Includes Until It Sleeps, Cure, Hero Of The Day. Thorn Within, Ain’t My Bitch and The House That Jack Built.


Bass Tutors THE BEST OF POLICE Bass Recorded Versions

Off the record transcriptions for bass guitar. 22 Police hits including Message In A Bottle, Roxanne, Every Breath You Take and Invisible Sun.


Bass Tutors RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS: ONE HOT MINUTE BASS Bass Recorded Versions

Includes Warped, My Friends, Pea, Walkabout, Shallow Be Thy Name and more.


Bass Tutors YOU CAN PLAY BASS GUITAR

Learn to play bass guitar in just a few weeks and perform the world’s most popular songs. CD includes over 80 useful exercises and professional song arrangements.


Bass Tutors THE BEATLES: BASSLINES

Bass guitar arrangements to nine Beatles songs. Includes Got To Get You Into My Life, Hey Jude, We Can Work It Out and I Want To Hold Your Hand.


Bass Tutors BEST BASS ROCK HITS

Authentic transcriptions with notes and tablature of hits from The Beatles, Cream, Police and Pink Floyd. Includes lyrics, chord symbols and notation legend.


Bass Tutors A step-by-step breakdown of the TMCMSBA –

THE BEATLES BASS Bass Signature Licks

bass guitar of Paul McCartney by Wolf Marshall. Learn the trademark bass lines from rock’s most influential band with an analysis of 16 classics.

1080 Book and CD

Bass Tutors STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN The Life And Music Of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson

An in-depth exploration of James Jamersons tumultuous life and musical brilliance.

TMCMSBA – 1081 Book and Two CDs

Bass Tutors THE BEST OF U2 Bass Recorded Versions

Authentic transcriptions with note and tablature by Mike Duclos. Includes Sunday, Bloody Sunday, Surrender and Pride(In The Name Of Love).


ACOUSTIC BASS Award –winning bassist Rob Wasserman teaches several acoustic bass styles, including his own speciality, ‘Dawg’ music, the blend of bluegrass, swing, Latin and jazz. Songs include ‘Banks of Ohio’, ‘16/16’, ‘Dawgmatism’ and ‘E.M.D’.


BASS GUITAR A book and cassette woth a dynamic approach to learning bass guitar, featuring plectrum, fingerstyle and slap bass technique, presented by Alan Warner.


BASS SESSIONS BOOK 1 Electronic bass method, suitable for individual or group study. Other instrument parts available for group study or performance.


Bass Tutors THE COMPLETE ELECTRIC BASS PLAYER BOOK3: IMPROVISATION

This book covers improvised techniques of the left hand, back and forth technique, plus capping technique.


Bass Tutors THE COMPLETE ELCTRIC BASS PLAYER BOOK 4: SLAPPING

This book deals with the various slapping techniques possible on the electric bass including hand slap, thumb slap and finger pluck.


Bass Tutors THE COMPLETE ELECTRIC BASS PLAYER BOOK 5: BASS CHORDING

The final book in this series. How to use chords on the bass and how to add color to the music. Covers all important major and minor scales.


FAST TRACK BASS The fast fun way to learn that new instrument! Includes lots of popular songs to make it easy for players to teach themselves. The final section of each book contains the same songs so that you ca jam with your friends. Songbooks are compatible, and feature eight songs. All packs include a great play-along CD with professional-sounding back-up band.

Level 1 TMCMSBA – 1089A Book And CD Level 2 TMCMSBA – 1089B Book And CD Level 1 Songbook TMCMSBA – 1089C Book And CD Level 2 Songbook TMCMSBA – 1089D Book And CD

FIGERBOARD HARMONY FOR BASS Bass Builders

A linear approach for 4-,5- and 6- string bass by Gary Willis. A comprehensive source for learning


the theory and geometry of the bass fingerboard by one of today’s leading players and instructors.

5-STRING BASSIC FUNDAMENTALS The Fun Approach To Bass Improvisation Brain Emmel Centrestream Publications

This fun new bass method will help you improve your solso, groves and basslines, no matter what style you play. Accompanying CD includes recorded examples.


HARMONICS FOR ELECTRIC BASS Adam Novick

In easy to follow language you learn how to blend harmonics, what electronics to use… play melodies far above the normal range of your bass. Over 750 chords. Also for acoustic bass.


JAZZ BASS FACING A guide for those interested in jazz bass playing. Covers chords analysis, harmonic accompaniment and typical rhythmic figures, as well as basic playing techniques.


JAZZ RIFFS FOR BASS Rick Laird

A repertory of ideas for playing modal jazz, jazz fusion and blues. Riffs and patterns in the styles of Eddie Gomez etc. plus tunes to play.


THE LOST ART OF COUNTRY BASS Bass Builders Series Keith Rosier

An introduction to country bass for electric or upright players. This book and CD pack is an insiders look at the country bass playing on stage and in the studio. Includes lessons and music on the styles of Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzel, Marty Stuart, David Ball and more.


MUTED GROOVES Josquin des Pres

Develop the string muting, string raking and right-hand techniques used by the greatest legends of bass with this comprehensive exercise book. It includes over 100 practical exercises with audio accompaniments for each.

TMCMSBA –1096 Book And CD

PURRFECT 4 STRING BASS METHOD Centerstream Publication

The best book for any beginner bass players. Teaches students how to sight-read and to acquire a musical vocabulary. Includes string studies, enharmonic studies, chords and arpeggios, blues progessions and chord charts.


ROCK BASS Bass Builders Series

Learn the essential rock grooves and bass lines in the style of Paul McCartney, John Entwidle, John Paul Jones, Sting, Flea and many more! CD includes 99 full-demo tracks. Covers all essential techniques, grooves and basslines from the 1950’s through to the 1990’s.


ROCK RIFFS FOR BASS Tom Wolk

Indispensable to the musician who needs a repertory of authentic rock styles- a catalogue of ideas.


STEP ONE: PLAY BASS GUITAR

A complete new series of instruction book and CD packs for the beginning guitarist, bass guitarist or harmonica player. Master the basics of playing your chosen instrument plus a complete guide to playing in the styles of country, folk, blues and rock. A good introduction to the Fast


Forward Series.

TEACH YOURSELF FRETLESS BASS David C. Gross

Tells you everything you need to know in order to master the fretless bass. Text illustrated with clear diagrams and superb demonstration photographs.


THUMB BASICS On Electric Bass Jonas Helborg

A unique book for those who have played electric bass for some time and would like to ‘thumb technique’. Includes ten-minute demonstration record.


THE BEATLES: JOUEZ AVEC… LIVE WITH…

Provides instrumentalists and singers alike, regardless of level and ability, with playalong tunes based on the CD come in five different arrangements:

1- As a full play-back 2- 2- As a play-back without

the guitar 3- As a play-back without

the bass 4- As a playback without the

keyboard 5- As a play-back without

the drums.

TMCMSBA –1103 French/English/German/ Spanish/Italian Edition Book And CD

BEST BASS ROCK HITS Authentic transcriptions with notes and tablature of hits from The Beatles, Cream, Police and Pink Floyd. Inlcudes lyrics, chord symbols and notation legend.


BLACK CROWES: SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass

All ten songs from the critically acclaimed first album including ‘She Talks To Angels’, ‘Twice As Hard’, ‘Hard To Handle’ and ‘Jealous Again’.


ERIC CLAPTON: JOUEZ AVEC… LIVE WITH…

Provides instrumentalists and singers alike, regardless of level and ability, with playalong tunes based on the ‘Aebersold’ method. Each of the tunes on the CD come in five different arrangements: 1- As a full play-back 2- As a play-back without the guitar 3- a play-back without the bass 4- a playback without the keyboard 5-As a play-back without the drum

TMCMSBA-1106 French/English/German/ Spanish/Italian Edition Book And CD

WILLIE DIXON: THE MASTER BLUES COMPOSER

This unique folio features songs from The Chess Box Collection plus hits as recorded by Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Led Zepplin, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, The Doors, ZZ Top and more. Over 40 transcriptions feature the most populatr version or versions of Dixon’s work, including ‘Back Door Man’, ‘Evil (Is Going On)’, ‘I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man’ and more!

TMCMSBA-1107 Book Only

THE MUSIC OF DAVID FRIESEN: Years Through Time Artist Transcriptions Bass

Twenty-eight pieces written by David Friesen and transcribed by John Gross. Includes ‘Amber Skies’, ‘Double Take’, ‘Pathway’ and ‘Seven Cities’.


GUNS N’ ROSES: GN’R LIES

Matching folio to their second smash album. Includes ‘One in a Million’


Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass and ‘Patience’. JIMI HENDRIX: Are You Experienced Guitar Recorded Versions

The complete, authoritative transcriptions for guitar, bass and drums with performance notes and photographs for each composition. Includes ‘Purple Haze’, ‘Manic Depression’, ‘Hey Joe’, ‘Fire’ and ‘Foxy Lady’.


JIMI HENDRIX: Axis: Bold As Love Recorded Versions

Transcriptions for guitar, bass and drums in standard notation and tablature, as performed on the American release version of the reprise album. Includes ‘Ain’t No Telling’, ‘She’s So Fine’, ‘One Rainy Wash’ and ‘Little Wing’.


JIMI HENDRIX: BLUES

The complete transcriptions for guitar, bass and drums with performance notes and rare photographs for each composition. Includes ‘Mannish Boy’, ‘Once I Had A Woman’ and ‘Red House’.


THE JIMI HENDRIX CONCERTS Recorded Versions

Twelve songs transcribed for guitar, bass and drums with detailed players’ notes and photograph for each composition. Includes ‘Fire, ‘Foxy Lady’ and ‘Little Wing’.


JIMI HENDRIX: Electric Ladyland Recorded Versions

Complete authoritative transcriptions of Jimi Hendrix’s masterpieces for guitar, bass and drums. Includes ‘All Along The Watchtower’ and ‘Long Hot Summer’.


JIMI HENDRIX: Radio One As performed by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. An indispensable guide to the guitar mastery of Jimi Hendrix.


A TRIBUTE TO JIMI HENDRIX: Stone Free Guitar & Bass Guitar Recorded Versions

Matching folio to the tribute album featuring contemporary artists performing their favorite Hendrix tunes. Fourteen classics.


JIMI HENDRIX; Variations On A Theme ‘Red House’ Guitar Recorded Versions

Authoritative transcriptions for guitar, bass and drums with extensive notes, playing tips and chord diagrams.


BEST OF KISS FOR BASS Guitar Recorded Versions

Twenty-six songs including ‘Detroit Rock City’, ‘Deuce’, ‘Lick It Up’, ‘Rock And Roll And Nite’, ‘Shock Me’, ‘Strutter’ and more.


GLENN LETSCH’S Bass Master Class Bass Builders Series

Take a private lessons with five of the greatest players in the world: Larry Graham. Pocco Prestia, Ben Wolfe, Mike Chapman and Jaco Pastorius. Accompanying CD includes over 70 tracks for demonstration and play-along.

TMCMSBA-1119 Book and CD

BOB MARLEY: Jouez Avec…Live With…

Provides instrumentalists and singers alike, regardless of level and ability, with playalong tunes based on the ‘Aebersold’ method. Each of the tunes on the CD come in five different arrangements: 1 – As a full play-back 2 – As a play-back without the guitar

TMCMSBA-1120 French/English/Germany /Spanish/Italian Edition Book and CD

3 – As a play-back without the bass 4 – As a play-back without the keyboard 5 – As a play-back without the drums.

METALLICA:…And Justice For All Play-It-Like-It-Is-Bass

Matching folio to the double album. Includes ‘Eye Of The Beholder’. ‘One’, ‘Harvester Of Sorrow’ and ‘To Live Is To Die’.


METALLICA: Jouez Avec…Live With…

For all instrumentalists and singers – the ultimate ‘Play-along’ package. Includes ‘Jump In The Fire’, ‘One’, ‘Ain’t My Bitch’, ‘Until It Sleeps’, Wasting My Hate’, ‘Cure’, ‘Thorn Within’.Accompanying CDs contain full performances as well as play-back without the various instruments. 1 – As a full play-back 2 – As a play-back without the guitar 3 – As a play-back without the bass 4 – As a play-back without the keyboard 5 – As a play-back without the drums.

TMCMSBA-1122 French/English/German/ Spanish/Italian Edition. Book and Two CDs

METALLICA: Kill ‘Em All Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass

All the tracks from the band’s debut album. Includes ‘The Four Horsemen’, ‘Seek And Destroy’, ‘Jump In The Fire’ and ‘Whiplash’.


METALLICA: Master Of Puppets Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass

All ths songs from their classic album. Includes ‘Battery’, ‘Master Of Puppets’ and ‘Disposable Heros’.


METALLICA:Reload Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass

The latest album from the phenomenal heavy metal rock band. Thirteen songs including ‘Fuel’, ‘Devil’s Dance’, ‘Attitude’ and ‘The Unforgiven II’, Contains colour photos and comments from the band on the making of the album.


METALLICA: Ride The Lightning Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass

Eight songs from the album including ‘For Whom The Bell Tolls’ and ‘Fade To Black’.


ALANIS MORISSETTE: Jagged Little Pill Bass Recorded Versions

Matching folio edition for bass guitar to the runaway hit album. Twelve songs including ‘All I Really Want’, ‘Perfect’ and ‘You Oughta Know’.


NO DOUBT: Tragic Kingdom Guitar And Bass Recorded Versions

All the songs from their latest album. Fourteen numbers including the hit singles ‘Don’t Speak’, ‘Just A Girl’ and ‘Different People’.


JOHN PATITUCCI: Bass Artists Transcriptions

A virtual thesaurus of modern bass vocabulary. Will aid the student’s development and give insight into the style of John Patitucci. Standard music notation.


POLICE: Jouez Avec…Live With…

Includes ‘Every Breath You Take’, ‘Walking On The Moon’, ‘Message In a Bottle’ and ‘Roxanne’. Provides instrumentalists and singers alike, regardless of level and ability, with playalong tunes based on the’Aebersold’ method.Each of the tunes on the CD come in five different arrangements: 1 – As a full play-back

TMCMSBA-1130 French/English/German/ Spanish/Italian Edition Book and CD

2 – As a play-back without the guitar 3 – As a play-back without the bass 4 – As a play-back without the keyboard. 5 – As a play-back without the drums.

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Bass Recorded Versions

Each track from the album in bass guitar tablature and standard notation arrangements, complete with lyrics, guitar chord boxes and guide to tablature. Includes ‘Take The Power Back’, ‘Settle For Nothing’, ‘Fistful Of Steel’ and ‘Know Your Enemy’.


BILLY SHEHAN: THE TALAS YEARS Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass

Matching bass folio that chronicles this superstar bassist’s early years. Inlcudes ‘Hick Town’ and ‘Inner Mounting Flame’.


PRIMAL SLAYER Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass Guitar

Eleven songs of ‘agggressive perfection’. Features ‘Angel Of Death’, ‘South Of Heaven’, ‘War Ensemble’ and ‘Mandatory Suicide’.


SLAYER: SEASONS IN THE ABYSS Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass

Note-for-note transcriptions from Slayer’s fifth full-length album. Includes ‘War Ensemble’, ‘Blood Red’ and ‘Temptations’.


SOUNDGARDEN: DOWN ON THE UPSIDE Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass

The Seattle band’s fifth full album following the phantasmagoric Superunknown. Includes ‘Burden In My Hand’ and ‘Pretty Noose’.


U2: THE BEST OF

Authentic record transcriptions of some of the greatest hits. Separate arrangements for guitar and bass guitar in notation and tablature. Arranged by Wolf Marshall.


THE BEST OF U2 Bass Recorded Versions

Authentic transcriptions with note and tablature by Mike Duclos. Includes ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’, ‘Surrender’ and ‘Pride(In The Name Of Love)’.


Electric Bass Methods HAL LEONARD ELECTRIC BASS METHOD BOOK 1 by Dan Dean

Exposes players to rock, blues, country, fusion and jazz via an incredible play-along recording included with the book. Standard notation and tablature are used. Book 1 thoroughly and gradually explains proper beginning electric bass technique using outstanding photos and illustrations. Covers first to fifth position. Also available with a play-along CD.

TMCHLBA – 1001A Book TMCHLBA-1001B Book/CD Pack

$ 11.90 $ 19.90

Electric Bass Methods HAL LEONARD ELECTRIC BASS METHOD BOOK 2

Provides more dynamic concepts including a step-by-step explanation of today’s pop and slap techniques. The CD contains the finest in background accompaniment to written standard notation and tablature arrangements.


$ 11.90 $ 19.90

Electric Bass Methods HAL LEONARD ELECTRIC BASS METHOD BOOK 3

Includes more advanced technique and theory, and introduces players to outboard effects for electric bass. Also includes a dynamic section on

TMCHLBA – 1003A Book

$ 11.90

how to approach reading studio-type arrangements. More great recorded songs reinforce a simplified approach to fingerboard harmony.

TMCHLBA-1003B Book/CD Pack

$19.90

Electric Bass Methods COMPOSITE

Special bound edition containing Books 1,2, & 3 Book/CD pack includes three CDs.


$ 29.90 $ 49.90

Electric Bass Methods THE STUDIO BASSIST BOOK 1 by Dan Dean

Continues and develops the principles taught in the Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method Books 1, 2 and 3 through the use of a high quality recording. Features chord chart reading, transposition and ear training.

TMCHLBA – 1005

$13.90

Electric Bass Methods THE STUDIO BASSIST BOOK 2

Prepares the player for professional level playing in recording situations. Modes studio musical styles, how to use studio effects tastefully and studio performance tips are covered. Features more excellent recorded selections.

TMCHLBA – 1006

$ 13.90

Electric Bass Methods THE STUDIO BASSIST BOOK 3

Continues modal studies, teaches how to transcribe recordings, improvisation, alternate tunings and fretless exercises. Another high-powered recording is included.

TMCHLBA – 1007

$13.90

BASS FITNESS-AN EXERCISING HANDBOOK by Josquin des Pres

The purpose of this book is to provide the aspiring bass player with a wide variety of finger exercises for developing the techniques necessary to succeed in today’s music scene. It can also play an important role in a bass player’s daily practicing program. The 200 exercises are designed to help increase your speed, improve your dexterity, develop accuracy and promote finger independence. Recommended by world-acclaimed bass players, music schools and music magazines, this is the ultimate bass handbook.

TMCHLBA – 1008

$ 15.90

BASS IMPROVISATION The Complete Guide to Soloing by Ed Friedland

This book/CD pack is designed to help players master the art of improvisation. The CD includes over 50 tracks for demonstration and play-along. The book works with electric or acoustic bass and covers: modes, harmonic minor, melodic minor, blues, pentatonics, diminished, whole tone, Lydian b7, Mixolydian b13, and other important scales; phrasing, chord scale concepts, melodic development, guide tones, and resolutions, plus how to use your ear, practice tunes, and much more!

TMCHLBA – 1009 Book/CD Pack

$35.90

GLENN LETSCH’S BASS MASTER CLASS by Glenn Letsch

Take a private lesson with five of the greatest bass players in the world: Larry Graham, Rocco Prestia, Ben Wolfe, Mike Chapman, and Jaco Pastorius. The CD includes over 70 tracks for demonstration and play-


$ 39.90

along. BLUES BASS The Complete Method by Jon Liebman

The best single source for learning to play the blues for bass! The CD includes 74 full-band tracks. Styles covered include: Delta blues, Texas blues, New Orleans blues, West Coast blues, Chicago blues, boogie woogie blues, jazz blues, 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.


$ 35.90

BUILDING WALKING BASS LINES by Ed Friedland

A walking bass line is the most common approach to jazz bass playing, but it is also used in rock music, blues, rockabilly, R&B, gospel, Latin, country and many other types of music. The term “walking” is used to describe the moving feeling that quarter notes create in the bass part. The specific goal of this book is to familiarize players with the techniques used to build walking bass lines and to make them aware of how the process works. Through the use of 90-minutes’ worth of recorded rhythm tracks, players will have the opportunity to put the new learning directly into action. This book literally gives bassists the tools they need to build their own walking bass lines.

TMCHLBA – 1012A Book/Cassette Pack TMCHLBA-1012B Book/CD Pack

$ 25.90 $ 35.90

THE FENDER BASS By Klaus Blasquiz Mediapresse

The Fender Bass, created over 40 years ago by the inventive genius of Leo Fender, still remains today as the definitive electric bass. Every new bass is inspired (more or less) from his basic design. The Fender Bass tells the detailed story of the electric bass through the different models and their improvements, from their origins to the present form. Includes hundreds of black and white and color photos of the basses and their most famous players.

TMCHLBA-1013 $19.90

ELECTRIC GUITARS AND BASSES- A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY By George Gruhn & Walter Carter Miller Freeman Books

This follow-up to Acoustic Guitars and Other Fretted instruments is a sstunning full-color journey from the mid-1930s to the present, depicting the technical and aesthetic development of the American electric guitar- the Hawaiian, ‘Spanish-neck’, full-depth hollowbody, solidboby, and thinboby. This photographic history shows how major manufacturers such as Gibson, Fender, Rickenbacker, National, and others helped make the electric guitar an icon in pop culture and dominant instrument in pop music.

TMCHLBA-1014 $49.90

BASS HEROS Editied by Tom Mulhern

From the publisher of Electric Bass Guitar comes Bass Heros, interviews

TMCHLBA-1015 $39.90

Miller Freeman Books with 30 of the world’s greatest bass players. It’s a collection of interviews spanning the past 25 years, adapted from the Guitar Player magazine. The interviews here feature some of the best players who ever lived, regardlss of stylistic leanings. Divided into rock, jazz, studio and pop, and blues and funk, all the greats are included… from Monk Montgomery to Paul McCarntey, and James Jamerson to John Patitucci. This book also features private lessons with luminaries such as Billy Sheehan. These select musicians come alive in their own words as they discuss topics ranging from early musical influences to unique playing and recording techniques and their favorite basses and amps. 30 photos.

THE BASS BOOK By Tony Bacon & Barry Moorhouse Miller Freeman Books

The Bass Book offers a complete illustrated history of bass guitars from Fender’s first in the 1950s through the models of the next 40 years that formed the foundation for modern music. The bass guitar is undoubtedly one of the most significant instruments of this century, yet this book is the first to study its history. Features original interviews with bass makers past and present, dozens of unusual, specially-commissioned color photos, and a reference section that provided a wealth of information on every major manufacturer. Hard cover.

TMCHLBA-1016 $45.90

THE BASS PLAYER BOOK Equipment, Technique, Styles and Artists Edited by Karl Coryat Miller Freeman Books

This is the right-hand man for players who live and breathe bass,or for beginners who want an all-in-one guide to the instrument that ‘shakes the low end’ of rock, pop, jazz and more. This handbook details the ins and outs of buying basses and equipment; provides set-up and electronics tips; and explores unique characteristics of landmark bass models. Chapters on technique cover bass basics, theory, fretless playing, acoustic bass, the essentials of various music styles, recording, gigging, and more. Seminal interviews with great bassists include Jeff Berlin, Stanley Clarke, John Pattitucci, Bill Wyman and many others.

TMCHLBA-1017 $45.90

BASS SECRETS Where Today’s Bass Stylists Get To The Bottom Line Compiled by John Stix Cherry Lane Music

Bass Secrets brings together fifty concise and complete individual bass lessons from masters like Stu Hamm, Randy Coven, Tony Frankin and Billy Sheehan. They cover topics including scales, hand postions, harmonics, alternate tunings, playing behind the beat, and many

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more. Illustrated with musical examples.

ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR Hal Leonard

Included in this comprehensive volume are the most up-to-date instructional columns, private lessons, and hard-to-find features from GPI Special Edition: Bass Player magazine. Also featured are important 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 an instrument to reading, music theory, practicing, improving tachnique, and soloing. Plus a new section on bass repair, maintenance, and modification.

TMCHLBA-1019 $29.90

STANDING IN THE SHAOWS OF MOTOWN- THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF LEGENDARY BASSIST JAMES JAMERSON By Dr. Licks Dr. Licks Publication

He was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove- the invisible entity whose bass playing inspired thousands of imitators, and made it impossible for anyone with a pulse to sit still whenever a Motown record was playing. Now for the first time in print, James Jamerson’s tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in-depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded all-star performances by the most famous bassists of all time, and more than fifty rarely seen photographs. Features 120-minute CD!

TMCHLBA-1020 $65.90

JACO-THE EXTRAORDINARY AND TRAGIC LIFE OF JACO PASTORIUS By Bill Milkowski Miller Freeman Books

This tragic tale of the man who revolutionized the electric bass will appeal to players, fans and anyone curious about the fine line between creative genius and madness. Bass players and music fans today-whether of jazz, rock, reggae, pop, or punk- own much to Jaco Pastorius who literally reinvented the role of the electric bass. Jaco takes an in-depth look at his life thorugh biographical narrative, personal tributes and photographs. It chronicles his development beginning in the nightclub circuit, then on the road with Wayne Covhran & The C.C. Riders, then catapulting to stardom in Weather Report. It explores his diagnosis as a manic depressive, his eventual downfall accelerated by alcohol and cocaine, and his senseless and violet death. Includes photos.

TMCHLBA-1021 $29.90

STUDIO BASS MASTERS A Survival Guide for the Modern Studio Bassist By Keith Rosier Foreword by Do Was Miller Freeman Books

A variety of eleven of today’s greatest studio bassists including Lee Sklar, Nathan East and Dave Pomeroy openly discuss their recording experiences, techniques and more- and offer actual

TMCHLBA-1022 $39.90

basslines. Leading producers and engineers reveal what’s expected in the studio. 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.

COMPLETE BASS BOOK By Mike Hiland

This book is an A to Z guide for intermediate to advanced bass players. Through finger exercises, rhythm studies, and sight-reading studies, The Complete Bass Book will help you learn modern bass performance techniques such as slap & pop and righ hand hammering. Extensive sections on scales and chord tones studies are provided, as well as instruction on chord progressions and transposition. Presented in standard notation and tablature.

TMCMBBA-1001 Book

$39.90

COMPLETE BLUES BASS BOOK By Mike Hiland

A comprehensive study of blues bass lines covering many different blues styles from Texas swing to jazz, rock and blues. Along with specific instruction and analysis, plenty of sample blues bass lines are included. Great for beginners to advanced players, this book will teach you all you need to know to play blues. In notation and tablature.

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$35.90 $19.96 $31.96 $47.90 $59.90

COMPLETE BOOK OF BASS CHORDS By Dana Roth

This book is designed as a master reference guide with over 1200 chord positions based on 36 chord forms. Includes fingerboard diagrams to the 24th fret plus chord formulas, and symbols. This system of study enables the bassist to become familiar with the various chord forms and arpeggios, and their applications. The appendix presents 21 additional chords for further reference! All chords are shown in diagram, notation, and tablature form.

TMCMBBA-1003 Book

$45.90

COMPLETE BOOK OF BASS ESSENTIALS By Bunny Brunel

France’s greatest bassist, Bunny Brunel has played with Chich Corea, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Larry Coryell, Wayne Shorter, Al Dimeola, Al Jarreau, and many other jazz and fusion greats. Bunny has compiled over 250 pages of “nut-and bolts” basics needed to play contemporary bass. This comprehensive text ciovers position playing utilizing scales and modes, plus improvising, fingering, and much more! In notation only with fretboard diagrams.

TMCMBBA-1004A Book TMCMBBA-1004B 120 min-video

$45.90 $59.90

COMPLETE BOOK OF BASS TECHNIQUE By Bunny Brunel

This book of exercises complements the book Complete Book of Bass Essentials. Subjects covered in the 5

TMCMBBA-1005A Book

$45.90

lesson divisions include patterns and exercises on major modes, as well as diminished and whole-tone scales. Each lesson includes fretboard diagrams of the scale used as well as standard notation to help the student develop good reading skills.

TMCMBBA-1005B 40-Min Video

$49.90

COMPLETE FUNK BASS BOOK By Mike Hiland

Funk music is challenging with regard to technique and note selection. This text covers these important areas in addition to articulation, fingerstyle funk, slap style funk, plus important scales and modes. Includes advice on playing with a drummer, moving between chords, plus a special section on soloing and creating variations of bass lines. This method allows you to capture the essence of funk music. In notation and tablature.

TMCMBBA-1006 Book/CD Set

$35.90

BASS SCALES IN TABLATURE By James betts

This book provides the bassist with an “ escape” from being locked in 1st position on the bass neck and improves left hand technique. Helps bassists familiarize themselves with notes and patterns throughout the entire range of the instrument, exploring modes and scales in all 12 keys. Each scale group is presented in a “circle of fifths” format, starting with the scale or mode with no accidentals. Written in notation and tablature. Numbers are written below the tablature to suggest alternate fingerings; use of all the fingerings will enhance your ability to shift positions throughout the neck.

TMCMBBA-1007 Book

$17.90

J.S.BACH FOR BASS By Josquin des Pres

Johann Sebastian Bach is recognized as one of the world’s supremely great musicians. Known primarily as an organist and then only later recognized as a composer, Bach transformed the conventional structures of preludes and fugues, J.S.Bach for Bass will open up a whole new world of pharsing for the aspiring bassist. Selections include: Prelude #1 in C Major; Suite #1 in G Major; Suite #2 in D Minor; Suite #3 in C Major; Partita #1 in B Minor; Partita #2 in D; Partita #3 in C Major/ This book is written in notation and tablature.


$35.90

POWER TOOLS FOR FOUR-STRING BASS By Fred Cockfield

This book is designed to give you an understanding of the bass fingerboard. It is a unique and comprehensive approach to learning scales, intervals and arpeggios on the 4-string bass. Cockfield provides practical building blocks for creativity visualizing and developing a strong foundation for the bassist.


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ELECTRIC BASS METHOD-1 By Roger Filiberto

Presents note reading. Solo playing and chord arpeggios studies.

TMCMBBA-1010A Book

$13.90

Included are handy charts of arpeggios featuring major, minor, augmented, diminished, seventh chords, and even upper harmonic extensions. In notation only. The recording contains both Vol.1 and Vol.2

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$31.96 $51.90 $41.90 $11.90 $41.90

YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF ELECTRIC BASS By Mike Hiland

This method is full of useful information for the working bass player. In the author’s words, “The electric bass is a very exciting developmental period. No longer does it just provide ‘low end support.’ Now entire songs are built around the bass line.” While this method is very thorough, it is also quite easy to understand, Covers popular contemporary bass techniques like slap & pop and hammering,. While note reading is encouraged, tablature is also provided for all musical examples and studies.

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$19.90 $35.90 $19.96 $31.96 $49.90 $37.90 $67.90

BUNNY BRUNEL’S BASS SECRETS By Bunny Brunel

Designed for the serious bass student, this new collection of studies by famed jazz bassist, Bunny Brunel, provides the professional guidance needed to improve technique. It also presents concepts which open doors for contemporary improvisation. Includes: studies on modes and scales in varied positions, arpeggios studies, examples of chord and scale substitution, Lydian substitution concepts, jazz/blues chord voicing examples from the prosm and actual bass transcription examples. In notation only.

TMCMBBA-1012 Book

$49.90

101 BLUES PATTERNS FOR BASS GUITAR by Larry McCade

This collection showcases a variety of bass patterns that can be readily applied in blues performance, even by the novice. Includes 10 standard blues turnarounds and 10 standard blues endings that can be used in literally thousands of songs. In addition, the book provides several pages of music theory and other information on blues progressions. The companion Cd is in split-track play-along format with each bass pattern played 4 times. Written in notation and tablature.


$35.90

101 LICKS AND This book is designed to improve TMCMBBA-1014 $35.90

EXERCISES FOR ELECTRIC BASS by Dan Gutt

reading skills and modernize bass technique through licks and phrases appropriate to the rock, jazz, fusion, funk, reggae, disco, and new wave idioms. Also includes 3 and 4-string chord exercises, studies in unusual time signatures, plus innovative slapping and popping studies! Chord symbols and metronome markings are included for accompaniment and practice tempos. A companion CD is included. Written in both standard notation and tablature.

Book/Cd Set

PERCUSSIVE SLAP BASS By Chris Matheas

This method book explains how percussive slap bass works with the drums, and how playing percussively will make you “lock” tighter with the drummer. Included are sections on building a percussive groove, pop control, moving patterns, individual string control, slap without pops, slapping with tensions, double pops, slapping with dyads, triplets, Flamenco thumb technique, odd meters, applied grooves, and a special section for a rhythm section workout. Notation and tablature are clearly explained with instructions on left hand muting and many slapping tips. This method will help you grooves sound fuller, making your playing more valuable to your rhythm section.

TMCMBBA-1015 Book/Cd Set

$35.90

WALKING BASS By Johnny Rector

The modern electric bass guitar patterns presented here are designed to teach the student guitarist and bassist the basics of playing effective “ walking bass line” accompaniment for instrumentalists and vocalists. This is a no-nonsense book that gets quickly to the heart of the matter. It would best be appreciated by the intermediate to advanced student already familiar with the fundamentals of electic bass guitar technique. Written in notation and tablature, Walking Bass provides a through grounding in chord theory as applied to the electric bass. The accompanying Cd recording is very helpful in grasping the aural concepts presented in the book.


$45.90

DELUXE BASS CHORDS, ARPEGGIOS & SCALES By Al Hendrickson & Art Orzeck

This comprehensive book shows the many scales, arpeggios and chords that are used in modern bass performance. Addresses the basics of tuning, fingerboard theory and picking exercises before focusing on the many forms of major and minor scales, arpeggios and chords in several positions on the fretboard.

TMCMBBA-1017 Book

$19.90

COUNTRY BASS GUITAR MADE EASY By Larry McCade

This book/CD set teaches the basics of country bass guitar in a fun, “quick access” format. In a minimum amount of time, you will


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learn 22 popular traditional songs including train songs, gospel songs, waltzes, bluegrass songs and country blues. The bass patterns learned in these songs can be applied to many other country songs.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCALES & MODES FOR ELECTRIC BASS By Daba Rath

A catalog of major, minor, pentatonic and blues scales in the keys of C,D,E,F,G,A and B. A fingerboard diagram appears at the top of each page. The scale of mode is shown in numerous positions on the fingerboard, and riffs are shown in notation.

TMCMBBA-1019 Book

$23.90

DELUXE JAZZ & ROCK BASS METHOD By Vincent Bredice

An excellent and thorough bass method designed to provide a musical foundation and expertise in technique and theory in the jazz and rock idioms. Ear training, transpositions, modulation, syncopation, duets, progressions, substitutions are discussed and illustrated with examples. Notation only.

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$29.90 $19.96 $43.90

Learn to play 5-string bass By Mike Hiland

The 5-string bass is growing rapidly in popularity doe to its expanded lower tonal range and the added versatility and creativity it offers. This easy-to-understand, nuts- and –bolts method in notation and tablature gives the player the tools to tackle the extra low end. It presents what the performing bassist needs to know including finger exercises, scales, arpeggios, slapping, and tricks to help you around the 5 string!


$35.90

PLAY ELECTRIC BASS FROM CHORD SYMBOOLS By Roger Filiberto

Playing electric bass from chord symbols is an essential skill for the bassist who wants to play at either amateur or professional levels. This method book will make it possible for the bassist to do just that while providing information on chord spellings and chord construction. Written in both notation and tablature.

TMCMBBA-1022 Book

$13.90

STUDENT BASS METHOD By William Bay

Ideal for teaching electric bass to children and teenagers, as well as an excellent foundation for the adult bass student with no previous music instruction. This beginning method presents patterns and solos in the keys of C, C Minor, D, D Minor, E, E minor, F, F minor, G, G minor, Ab, A, A minor and Bb! Notation only.

TMCMBBA-1023 Book

$11.90

ROCK/JAZZ SOLOS FOR BASS By Earl Gately

This book offers challenging solo material for the bass student or professional. These solos give the bassist an extensive opportunity to play in the higher positions, an important but previously ignored facet of becoming a versatile bassist. Left\hand fingering is clearly marked in each of these. Written in


$19.90

notation and tablature. ROCK LICKS FOR BASS By Jeff Dedrick

This unique book presents patterns and phrased used by top funk players from the ‘70s such as Parliament Funkadelic, Kool and the Gang, and jazz players like Jaco Pastorius and Stanley Clark. This book will help you to build slap bass lines that lock tight with the drums and provide a groove for the band to funk along with. Includes 49 funky recorded examples for you to learn and enjoy. Written in notation and tablature.


$19.90

ROCK STUDIES FOR BASS: THE BOTTOM LINE By Jeff Dedrick

An easy-to-understand presentation of the essentials of contemporary rock bass performance. Includes the concepts and applications of: basic harmony, astinatos, major and minor pentatonic scales, blues riffs, and left-and right-hand technique. In notation and tablature. Includes a CD for ease of learning the examples presented in the text.


$19.90

SLAPPIN’: A COMPLETE STUDY OF SLAP TECHNIQUE FOR BASS By Marc Ensign

Bass players at all levels will benefit from studying the exercises, grooves, and musical examples offered in this book. The author strongly recommends playing each lesson slowly until the exercise or principle being illustrated is thoroughly mastered. Written in notaion and tablature.


$19.90

ROCK BASS HANDBOOK By Dan Guff

This boon is geared toward the bass player who wishes to get acquainted with the basics of rock. Written in standard notation and tab, it contains examples which demonstrate contemporary bass lines and rhythms. The text and enclosed CD present 31 great sounding riffs and runs that can be applied in a variety of stylistic situations.


$19.90

101 DYNAMITE LATIN BASS PATTERNS By Larry McCabe

Latin musical styles have influenced artists as diverse as Paul Simon, Tito Puente, Los Lobos, Dizzy Gillespie, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Buffet, Bo Diddley, Linda Ronstadt and Bob Marley. Features 1- and 2- measure patterns In various time signature. Text appears in both English and Spanish. Written in notation and tab.


$35.90

101 DYNAMITE ROCK BASS PATTERNS By Larry McCabe

Progressing from simple bass patterns to more interesting and authentic rock bass patterns is easy with this book/CD set. You will also learn how to apply these patterns to rock chord progressions, plus basic intervals on the bass fingerboard. Text is in English and Spanish. Standard notation and tab.


$35.90

REGGAE GROOVES FOR Provides generous technical advice TMCMBBA-1031 $19.90

ELECTRIC BASS By Chris Matheos

for the bassist as well as for the percussionist and rhythm guitarist. The author shows you the logic of creating your own tasteful, authoritative raggae grooves. The companion CD features a full rhythm section both with and without the bass part. Written in notation and tab.

Book/CD Set

CLASSICAL MASTERPIECES FOR BASS By Josquin Des Pres

This book of seven popular classical pieces in the form of bass duets introduces note combinations and intervals rarely heard in normal bass playing, as well as chords never thought to be playable on the bass guitar. These selections will broaden your sense of dynamics and enrich your phrasing and musicality. Written in standard notation and tab.


$39.90

BASIC BASS LINES By Earl Gately

This supplementary book contains 19 bass rhythm parts to tunes whose styles include: shuffle, bluegrass, fusion, reggae, Latin, jazz, country and western, bebop, rock and gaspel. Bass parts are written in notation and tablatue, and guitar lead and chord parts are shown. Additional sections deal with slapping, popping and hammer-on techniques. Includes a handy ‘bass line’ manual and a chord/arpeggio chart.

TMCMBBA-1033 Book

$13.90

BASS CHART OF SCALES & MODES By Dana Roth

This chart provides a wealth of scales and modes. Included are all major and minor scales; all the church modes including Mixolydian, Dorian, Lydian, Phygian, and Locrian; harmonic and melodic versions of the minor scale; major and minor pentatonic scales; blues scale; diminished, augmented, and chromatic scales; Neopolitian major and minor scales; the whole tone scale; and the Enigmatic scale.

TMCMBBA-1034 Chart

$7.90

BASS IMPROVISING By Earl Gately

In this book, improvisation patterns based on scale tones are developed in jazz, rock, Latin, country, and blues styles. The bassist is taught to read and interpret chord symbols, to hear and anticipate lines and patterns, and to understand rhythmic figures. Diligent practice and knowledge of the twelve major scales are prerequisities for learning to improvise. This book will start you on your way to effective bass improvisation.

TMCMBBA-1035 Book

$21.90

BEGINNING BASS SOLOS By Earl Gately

This book is designed for the beginning to intermediate bass player. It is ideal for teaching studios of for the student or player wishing to pick up some new ideas. The solos are not overly difficult and do not go higher than the 5th fret.

TMCMBBA-1036 Book

$11.90

The 22 solos cover a wide range of music styles including bebop, rock, funk and jzaa. These solos offer the bassist insight in interpreting various contemporary styles of music. Written in notation and tablature.

BASS GUITAR CHORD CHART By William Bay

A concise collection of bass chords in all 12 keys. This chart shows all major, minor, augmented, diminished, minor 6th, major 7th, minor 7th, and suspended 4th added 7th chords. Root notes are clearly marked as diamonds and all the other chord tones are shown as circles for ease playing. Also includes a chart showing names and locations of notes on all frets and strings, enharmonic equivalents, and note positions within the bass clef.

TMCMBBA-1037 Chart

$7.90

LEARN TO PLAY BLUEGRASS BASS By Earl Gately

Here is a method book for the upright string bass of ‘dog house bass’ as it is affectionately known in bluegrass circles. This book addresses the elements of tuning, hand positions, essential chord theory, legato technique, slap bass technique, and playing in positions 1 – 10. A handy chart is provided for transposing chord progressions from one key to another. Written in standard notation only.

TMCMBBA-1038 Book

$15.90

ROCK, SLAP & FUNK BASS BY Dan Gutt

A clear, concise book written in notation and tablature presenting the skills and techniques needed to play today’s various rock and funk styles. Slapping and popping are stylistic techniques that are considered standards, as most bass players are required to play them in performance. Studies in this method book include slapping, popping, hammering, pull-offs, index-finger slap, octaves, string deadening, and exercises to help you improve your ability to read musical notation of these effects.


$29.90

EASIST ELECTRIC BASS BOOK BY William bAy

A concise, easy-to-understand bass method in notation and tablature that can have you up and playing electric bass in no time ! This text will acquaint the player with basic chord progressions, chord tones, walking bass patterns, and contemporary solos in the keys of C.G,F,B,Bb,D,D minor,A,Eb,A minor,G minor,E,E minor,Ab, and C minor. Also included is a handy reference section on bass chords, including major, minor, diminished, augmented and many other chords in all keys.

TMCMBBA-1040 Book

$7.90

ELECTRIC BASS MANUSCRIPT BOOK

This premium-quality electric bass tablature book features dual stave systems. The top stave is for writing music in standard notation, and the

TMCMBBA-1041 Book

$7.90

bottom is for writing music in tablature. Blank chord frames are included at the bottom of each page for representing scales, arpeggios, or chords. Features sixteen tear-out sheets.

NOTE READING STUDIES FOR BASS By Arnold Evans

This book was written for bassists who wish to learn to read music as well as those who wish to sharpen their music-reading skills. The studies in this book progress from beginning to professional levels, and represent a variety of styles today’s serious players are likely to encounter in real-world musical situations. Topics covered include: simple rhythms, how to determine the key of a piece, relative minor keys, triplets, articulation markings, dynamic markings, advanced reading studies, low “b” studies, and much more. Notation only.

TMCMBBA-1042 Book

$19.90

FUN WITH THE ELECTRIC BASS By Tony Menke

A collection of 30 bass lines in a wide spectrum of musical styles written for guitar and bass. Works well as a supplement to any beginners method and is useful for guitar teachers instructing bass players. Includes such classic folk tunes as Amazing Grace; Aura Lee; Careless Love; Cindy; Down by the Riverside; Hold Up; Just A Closer Walk with Thee; Wabash Cannonball; When the Saints Go Marching In; Rhody Goose; Won’t You Come Home Bill Bailey; and a host of others. Notation Only.

TMCMBBA-1043 Book

$9.90

ELECTRIC BASS POSITION STUDIES By Roger Filiberto

This classic book of studies makes an excellent supplement to any bass method book. It familiarizes the student with key relationships up the neck through solos, etudes, scales, and various studies in a number of fingerboard positions. Roger Filiberto also integrates position playing with riffs, phrases, chords, intervals studies and songs to give the bass student material that is enaging and challenging. In notation only.

TMCMBBA-1044 Book

$11.90

THE LITERATE BASSIST By Fred Paterno

This book offers a clear perspective of playing and learning the bass. Integrates the skill of reading music with that of creating bass lines. Includes musical examples and studies in rock, blues, jazz, regae, funk, calypso, gospel, and other styles. Imparts new playing skills and understanding of music theory through studies of rhythmic units, the cycle of fifths, scales, modes, and chord structure. The appendix includes diagrams of key signatures, scale patterns, and a handy chart of chord spellings. Notation only.

TMCMBBA-1045 Book

$21.90

J.S. BACH: FIFTEEN 2- This book is intended for bass TMCMBBA-1046 $45.90

PART INVENTIONS FOR 2 BASSES By Bunny Brunel

players who want to improve their sight reading as well as their technique. These 2-part inventions were originally created for keyboard and have been adapted for 2 4-string basses. In order to fit within the range of the bass, some phrases have been transposed an octave up or down, and some of the omamentation and special notation have been simplified. Written in standard notation and tab.

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ESSENTIAL BASS TECHNIQUE By Peter Murray

A study of the principles of bass technique as well as complete sections regarding technical and ornamental devices used in bass playing. Recommended by many top bass players including Tom Hamilton(Aerosmith), Steve Bailey (Larry Carlton, B.I.T. instructor), and Rich Appleman (Berlee Bass Department Chair). Written in notation and tablature.

TMCMBBA-1047 Book

$19.90

TIME SIGNATURE STUDIES FOR BASS By Chuck Rainey

This study examines time signatures and rhythms for the 4 and 5-string electric and acoustic bass. This method book is divided into two sections: 1) addressing simple meters, and 2) focusing on compound meters. This study will promote facility in executuing the “feel” or groove of the rhythm within each time signature. In standard notation only.

TMCMBBA-1048 Book

$23.90

BASS CHART OF INTERNATIONAL SCALES By Dana Rath

An infinite variety of scales are used worldwide. The scales presented in this chart are broken down according to the diatonic major scale to show their diversity of structure. Some of the scales shown are: Algerian, Egyptian, Japanese, Hungarian, Arabian Minor, Hindustan, Marva Raga, Javaneese, Persian, Enigmatic, Neopolitan, Brazilian, Chinese, Bhairavi Raga and a host of others. An excellent chart for the beginner, as well as the advanced player.

TMCMBBA-1049 Chart

$7.90

ROCK BASS TECHNIQUE By Mike Hiland

A terrific study book filled with musical examples which teach slapping and popping and right-hand hammering techniques as well as providing the student with many exercises and warm-ups. Author Mike Hiland states, “I have written this book as if we were involved in a one-to-one teaching session. This book is for beginning, intermediate, and even advanced players.” All music is in notation and tablature. The companion CD recording is in stero play-along format and features Mike’s personalized instruction on each new concept.


$39.90

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