Bass Guitar Books, Videos, and CD-ROMs
Starter Series Beginning Bass Volume One Book and Video |
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This Starter Series video is a must for any aspiring bass player! Parts of the bass are described in detail, as well as how to tune, how to play with fingers or with a pick, right- and left-hand positioning, bass lines (from root to 5th) to walking bass lines, getting good tone, scales and so much more. CLICK HERE TO BUY |
Starlicks Master Sessions with Flea Instructional Bass Video |
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Flea, Thrash Funk Master of Red Hot Chili Peppers, presents and introspective and live performance improvisation with drummer Chad Smith in this video hosted by River Phoenix. Flea discusses the theories, philosophies, styles, sounds, and techniques he uses when performing in the style he's famous for: slapping, plucking, thumping and popping, bringing together Rock, Funk, Punk, Jazz, and Latin like never before. CLICK HERE TO BUY |
Left Hand Bass Techniques Video |
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10 of today's most influential bass players come together on this DVD: James Jamerson Jr., Louis Johnson, Abe Laboriel, Nathan East, Chuck Rainey, Freddie Washington, Verdine White, Larry Graham, Byron Miller and Neil Stubenaus. This DVD looks at left hand technique concentrating on the fretboard. All 10 artists reveal their own unique approach to scales, arpeggios, chords, open string usage and adapting bass lines to a variety of musical styles including funk, rock, blues, motown, and many more. CLICK HERE TO BUY |
Hal Leonard Bass Method Book and CD |
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The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world! CLICK HERE TO BUY |
101 Bass Tips Book and CD |
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Ready to take your playing to the next level? Renowned bassist Gary Willis presents valuable how-to insight that bassists of all styles and levels can benefit from. The text, photos, music, diagrams and accompanying 64-track CD provide a terrific, easy-to-use resource for a variety of topics, including: techniques, improvising and soloing, equipment, practicing, ear training, performance, theory, and much more. CLICK HERE TO BUY |
Play Bass Today Beginner's Pack |
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The Play Bass Today package features a book, cd and a dvd that will get you on the fast track to mastering the low end. CLICK HERE TO BUY |
Jam Trax The Best Of Bass Blues, R And B And Rock Video |
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Practice soloing and learn to improvise in your favorite style by jamming with the live backup band on the jam trax CD. Learn the techniques of the Professionals! The jam trax books provide suggested scales, chords, riffs, and progressions - in standard notation and tablature. With jam trax the band is always ready to jam - it's like carrying your band in your back pocket! CLICK HERE TO BUY |
Bass Slappin' and Poppin' Video |
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Learn the techniques that every truly great bass player needs to know! From basic slapping and popping to machine-gun riffing, this program has something for bass players at every level. CLICK HERE TO BUY |
The Rock House Method Beginner Learn Rock Bass Video |
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Starting with the basics, this DVD will get you playing quickly with easy-to-follow techniques, scales, and song rhythms. You'll be on your way to becoming a rock-solid bassist. CLICK HERE TO BUY |
The Rock House Method Intermediate Learn Rock Bass Video |
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This DVD guides you through more advanced techniques like arpeggios, timing, and complete rhythms with guitar and drum backing tracks. It will get you ready to play in your own band! CLICK HERE TO BUY |
The Greatest Bass Riffs of All Time Video |
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The greatest bass riffs of all time. Riff by riff. Played at both normal and slow speeds with extreme close-ups. CLICK HERE TO BUY |
Bass Bassics Part 1 Video |
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Bass Bassics - Part 1 - This is the first in a series of videos designed to help the beginner bassist develop a variety of skills needed to become a well rounded player. Lessons include: Stringing, Setting Up Your Sound, Basic Scales, Ear Training, Neck Familiarization, and more! CLICK HERE TO BUY |