# The Total Rock Bassist: Bass Guitar Book & CD

- **Brand:** Alfred Music
- **Price:** $20.99
- **Catalog:** alfred
- **Retailer:** alfred
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABqVuzKsPpvPDX_BAwn1uo8SGwL5cIJCY_eW0P9rOoIXwOWlvTQj3Ypky_2lCUK8Nx0deX1R45-zAgumZjvJmsv7S33th8uiKjzyR8joIFKW51dtXiFwfiKat7aW5hFaSdpByHxUMC81LrLi8rJZ_ZPAlPZmZW_jbnJiM68P4Nm3sRRIBcRI6GAhRBnU6oNBtedug96owP8aO5mW2sDSYN3L_fFftmqSSCD54IIfZ1vbts3KqS8F7VxZ0aDr8a6Sca-JM-KFrwcME399FFoe1-CbnUpCdt5Xb_WbmbkLrsqwmQK86LIuPIeG8b1MOjw8DW6vljezCUvfYkwyq21aGDK_0smKYZ8SevbGpfZHJpliIB1EYdzKehzl2cXq6LsShkIvApDoteLJZ1I1o9Bsqpd2Xio_uYB8DSxdKSY65de0BU5EwBFaNP5m2cuApZbbCyZZQOu
- **GTIN:** 9780739052693

## Summary

Comprehensive rock bass guitar instructional book and CD covering various styles from early rock 'n' roll to modern metal, featuring lessons on music theory, notation, and tablature.

## Description

Pick up this comprehensive book and experience a unique and exciting journey through the diverse world of rock bass playing. From the blues-soaked sound of early rock 'n' roll to the hyperkinetic thrash of modern metal, this book has something for every kind of bassist out there---no matter what your style and preference is. This book breaks down the styles of iconic players and includes authentic-sounding examples. Learn the technique, theory, and song forms needed to be a great bassist, and take the stage in your own rock band. A CD demonstrating the examples in the book is included. Features: Examples in a wide variety of styles including classic rock, metal, punk, blues, reggae, ska, and funk * Basic chord progressions used in thousands of songs * Essential techniques including fingerstyle, pick, slap & pop, tapping, and double-stops * Important rock rhythms and odd time signatures * Lots of scales, triads, arpeggios, and modes, including exotic scales for a modern sound.

## Categories

- **Categories:** Shipped

## Enrichment

- **Type:** instructional book
- **Type Synonyms:** music book, educational book, bass guitar guide
- **Age Groups:** adult
- **Tags:** bass guitar, rock music, CD included, instructional
- **Category Path:** Media > Books > Print Books
- **Language version:** ENG- English
- **Genre:** Education, Hobbies & interests, Music
- **Canonical Brand:** Alfred Music

## Images

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