Basic Bass Workout

The bass is fundamental to all forms of music, and being a versatile and accomplished player has never been so important. This pocket-sized guide provides you with everything you need to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the bass and the music you play on it. Starting with the basics of tuning up and finding your way around the fretboard, the book then presents a series of tutorials covering: all aspects of notation and tablature how to form an effective practice schedule the basics of major/minor diatonic harmony left hand accuracy and exercises phrasing techniques including slurs, trills, bending and vibrato playing fingerstyle, muting and the travelling thumb slap bass (how it works and when to use it) playing with a pick how to arrange and transcribe and more. You