Bass Guitar for Dummies 3rd Edition with Access to Audio Tracks and Instructional Videos - Patrick Pfeiffer

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Pfeiffer Bass Guitar for Dummies 3rd Edition with Access to Audio Tracks and Instructional Videos
Pfeiffer Bass Guitar for Dummies 3rd Edition with Access to Audio Tracks and Instructional Videos

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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, 3rd Edition.

You'll get expert advice on the basics, like deciding what kind of bass to buy 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.

  • Access to audio tracks and instructional videos on Dummies.com
  • New musical exercises as well as updates to charts, illustrations, photos, and resources

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 is an easy-to-follow reference that gives you just enough music theory to get you going on your way fast!

Content

  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Part I: Getting Started with the Bass Guitar
  • Chapter 1: The Very Basics of Bass
  • Chapter 2: Gaining the Tools and Skills to Play
  • Chapter 3: Warming Up: Getting Your Hands in Shape to Play
  • Part II: The Bass-ics of Playing
  • Chapter 4: Reading, ’Riting, and Rhythm
  • Chapter 5: Understanding Major and Minor Structures
  • Part III: Making the Moves, Creating the Grooves
  • Chapter 6: Creating the Groove
  • Chapter 7: Going Solo: Playing Solos and Fills
  • Part IV: Using the Correct Accompaniment for Each Genre
  • Chapter 8: Rock On! Getting Down with the Rock Styles
  • Chapter 9: Swing It! Playing Styles That Rely on the Triplet Feel
  • Chapter 10: Making It Funky: Playing Hardcore Bass Grooves
  • Chapter 11: Sampling International Flavors: Bass Styles from Around the World
  • Chapter 12: Playing in Odd Meters: Not Strange, Just Not the Norm
  • Chapter 13: Groovin’ in a Genre: It’s All About Style!
  • Chapter 14: Eight Degrees of Separation: The Beatles’ Solution
  • Part V: Buying and Caring for Your Bass
  • Chapter 15: Love of a Lifetime or One-Night Stand? Buying the Right Bass
  • Chapter 16: Getting the Right Gear for Your Bass Guitar
  • Chapter 17: Changing the Strings on Your Bass Guitar
  • Chapter 18: Keeping Your Bass in Shape: Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Part VI: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 19: Ten Innovative Bassists You Should Know
  • Chapter 20: Ten Great Rhythm Sections (Bassists and Drummers)
  • Appendix: Audio Tracks and Video Clips
  • Index

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