Beginning Electric Bass (Book & Cd) (Complete Electric Bass Method) [Paperback]

David Overthrow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2000 | Series: Complete Electric Bass Method

Perfect for beginning bassist or players who want to enhance their knowledge. Starting with a review of reading music, this book explains the basics of music theory as it relates to being a great bass player with an easy, step-by-step approach. Before you know it, you'll be using major scales, triads and 7th chords to create cool-sounding bass lines for the most important chord progressions all bassists need to know. Learn to lock in with a drummer and the basics of blues and funk styles. Students, teachers and self-taught players alike will enjoy this thorough, easy-to-use method.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Publishing; Pap/Com edition (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739006894
• ISBN-13: 978-0739006894
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,408,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, February 5, 2008

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Dale Pizzuti "Farseer" (Palm Beach, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beginning Electric Bass (Book & Cd) (Complete Electric Bass Method) (Paperback)

Am I glad I got this book! I found this book to be one of the more, if not the most informative beginning electric bass book I have ever seen. Though it is probably designed for the bassist whom can already play a few notes, the book opens many doors for any beginner bassist. The major tetrachords chapter shows how to play a one- octave major scale in as many as 9 ways. The book teaches musical concepts and how they apply to the bass. In a well-written format this book doesn't just show you a scale or chord and move on, but rather it not only presents material, but also explains and demonstrates how it is used to create bass lines in a real world bass playing situation. If you want to be a creative bassist and eventually be able to create your own bass lines, this beginning book is where to start. Not only do you learn some great bass lines, but also you begin to understand how to create your own by learning about rhythm, triads, 7th chords, diatonic harmony, blues, funk, rock, common chord progressions and much more. I can't wait to get the Intermediate book of this series. 5 stars all the way!

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginning Electric Bass, February 26, 2010

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This review is from: Beginning Electric Bass (Book & Cd) (Complete Electric Bass Method) (Paperback)

this book was specifically requested by my sons Bass teacher. My son enjoys having the CD to play along with at home during practice time. I highly reccomend it to anyone taking lessons or needing a book to get started playing the bass on your own.

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK FOR BEGINNING ELECTRIC BASS, September 23, 2008

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Bassman "Bassman" (New Milford, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Electric Bass Method: Beginning Electric Bass (Paperback)

This book is not just puff but has real musical information and shows you how to use it to create bass lines with. Great Stuff! I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to learn about the bass. Because the information is explained clearly this is a great book for someone to work through it on their own but it is also a great tool for teachers to use with their students. 5 Stars for this book! The DVD that is available with it is great but I am also getting the CD.