Format: Paperback; 334 pages.
Play rock, blues, jazz, country, new wave, and Latin
Get ready to rock and roll on the bass � even if you can�t read music!
Want to play bass? This instrumental guide shows you how, with expert advice in everything from choosing your bass to playing basic scales to improvising lead solos. You�ll discover how to tune your bass and keep it in great shape, as well as left- and right-hand techniques, timing tips, and in-depth examples in various musical styles.
All this on the audio CD
Author demonstrates the rhythms so you can hear how it�s done
Exercises help you master grooves and reproduce the sound
Hear sample rhythms played with a real drummer
Put your fretting skills to the test
About the Author:
Patrick Pfeiffer has been a professional bassist for more than 25 years. He played with Paul Griffin from Steely Dan and also taught Adam Clayton of U2.