Instant Bass

This revolutionary book will have you jamming right away. No matter what your level of musical knowledge, this is a simple, fun method for students of all ages who want to start playing bass. Pop in the accompanying CD and jam with the band in a variety of musical styles, including rock, blues, country and funk.

Features include:
-Simple lessons to get you playing instantly
-Play-along CD so you can listen and jam
-Dozens of tunes in different styles
-Solid bass lines you'll use in these tunes and beyond
-Tips on playing and locking in with a drummer
-Enough technique and theory to get you playing, but not too much!
-Strategies to help you understand the bass and develop your own bass lines

Whether you are learning to play bass as your first instrument or adding bass to your line-up, this Berklee method is the fastest way to learn bass. It will set you well on your way to becoming a highly skilled player.

CONTENIDO:

Dedication
CD Tracks
Welcome to Instant Bass
Basics
1. Playing a Note
2. Keeping Time
3. Fretted Notes
4. Connecting the Dots
5. Riffs
6. Fifths
7. Eighth-Note Rhythms
8. Rests
9. Smaller Steps
10. Octaves
Author's Note