Description

Discover the joy of playing the bass guitar with this innovative method from Alfred Music, designed for beginners of all ages. This comprehensive guide starts with the basics, covering essential topics such as selecting a bass guitar, tuning, proper hand positioning, and various fingering and picking techniques. As you progress, you will learn to play notes, scales, and bass lines while enhancing your ability to read standard musical notation and tablature. The curriculum spans multiple musical genres, including Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues, Country, and Jazz, culminating in an introduction to playing from chord sheets, allowing you to infuse your unique style into musical compositions. By the end of the book, you will be equipped to read popular bass TAB folios and ready to join a band. Additionally, the book includes valuable resources such as TAB licks, a bass fingerboard chart, a complete chord chart, and instructional photos. An accompanying CD serves as a practical tool for play-along and practice, ensuring you have the support you need throughout your learning journey.