The bass player book /
Coryat, Karl.
San Francisco : Miller Freeman Books,
1999.
The Bass Player Book is the essential all-in-one handbook for both acoustic and electric bass players, offering invaluable advice and instruction on technique, gear, and most importantly, inspiration. Packed with dozens of photos, musician profiles and in-depth musical examples, this book is a must for the beginner as well as the battle-hardened veteran.
Periodical articles from Bass player.
Includes discography (p. 208-217) and index.
Pt. 1. Playing The Bass. Starting Out On Electric Bass. Proper Positioning. Learning From Yourself. Beginning Theory For Bassists. Grooving On The Grid: How To Improve Your Sense Of Time. Rock & Roll Basics. Blues Essentials: 15 Lines You Must Know. Country Bass: The Song Is King. Understanding Afro-Cuban Grooves: A Latin Primer. Introduction To Jazz: Navigating A Chord Chart. Walking Bass Techniques. Thumbstyle Technique (Slap Bass). Bass Harmonics. Freelancing 101: Nine Steps To Nailing The Gig. Requirements Of The Working Bassist -- Pt. 2. Equipment. How To Buy An Electric Bass. Buying An Acoustic Bass. The Right Way To Install Strings. Setup Essentials: Adjusting Your Bass For Top Performance. Amp Basics. Effects Basics. Setting Up An Amp & Speakers. Acoustic-Upright Amplification. Recording Electric Bass: A Step-By-Step Guide. Gear Glossary. The Great Basses -- Pt. 3. Innovators. James Jamerson: Interview With A Ghost. Paul McCartney: Meet The Beatle.
The Bass Player Book is the essential all-in-one handbook for both acoustic and electric bass players, offering invaluable advice and instruction on technique, gear, and most importantly, inspiration. Packed with dozens of photos, musician profiles and in-depth musical examples, this book is a must for the beginner as well as the battle-hardened veteran.
Bass guitar.
Double bass.