Studio Bass Masters [Paperback]

Keith Rosier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

A variety of eleven of today's greatest studio bassists including Lee Sklar, Nathan East and Dave Pomeroy openly discuss their recording experiences, techniques and more - and offer actual basslines. Leading producers and engineers reveal what's expected in the studio, while hands-on lessons cover number-system charts, setting up the bass, which gear to use and how, and more. The CD includes a recording of each lesson.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Lee Sklar comments on Studio Bass Masters
"This book is a great addition to any bass player's arsenal. Both
great reading and informative -- who could ask for more!" -- Leland
Sklar, Bassist

Product Details

• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: Backbeat Books (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879305584
• ISBN-13: 978-0879305581
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #190,579 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Keith's work as a songwriter, music producer, and bassist has appeared on the recordings of many artists as well as television and movie scores such as CBS's Ghost Whisperer, THE CW's Supernatural & Everwood, FOX TV's King of the Hill & Roswell, NBC's She Spies & Riptide HGTV's Curb Appeal & Sensible Chic, Showtime's Soul Food, Maverick Films feature Material Girls, and CMT's Greatest Outlaws - The Dirty Dozen

Keith's well-known books Jump 'N' Blues Bass, The Lost Art of Country Bass, and Studio Bass Masters have helped bassists world-wide discover the art of bass playing. Keith lives with his wife, songwriter and recording artist Denise Rosier, and their daughter, Madeleine Rosier, in the Los Angeles area. Please visit www.keithrosier.com for more info.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!, January 13, 2005

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Johnny (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Studio Bass Masters (Paperback)

A book for ANY bassist who wants or aspires to become a studio player. There is something to learn from each of the famous studio guys, and I really like the "behind the glass" section with a producer and engineer talking about what is needed from the bass on a session. Keith Rosier has written another good one here.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPER BASS BOOK, January 12, 2005

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Johnny (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Studio Bass Masters (Paperback)

I bought this book/CD so I could learn how to be a studio bass player. It has made a better player, period. This kind of info is usually learned over a long career, but here it is laid out in an easy to understand way. All Keith Rosier books are awesome

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Studio Bass Masters, June 12, 2000

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"cooladin" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Studio Bass Masters (Paperback)

This enlightening and practical book/CD set features firsthand discussions with 12 of today's best Electric & Upright studio bassists. These pros give you personal advice, insights, basslines, and openly discuss specific recording experiences, playing techniques, preferred equipment, and more to help you avoid the problems most session bassists face.

From "the other side of the glass" a Grammy-winning producer, and an engineer describe what's expected of bass players in the studio, and outline the recording process from song selection to final mix. Many electric and upright bass techniques are discussed, including rock-a-billy slap style.