Bass Guitar For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Product Description

Way more than just the bass-ics . . .  
Whatever you’re playing―funk, soul, rock, blues, country―the bass is the heart of the band. Bassists provide a crucial part of the driving force and funky framework that other members of any band work off. From John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, to The Pixies’ Kim Deal, to James Brown’s favored bassist, Jimmy Nolan, bass players have made big names for themselves and commanded respect throughout music history.  
In Bass Guitar For Dummies, Patrick Pfeiffer―who coached U2’s Adam Clayton, among others―is your friendly guide to laying down the low end. Starting from the beginning with what bass and accessories to buy, the book shows you everything from how to hold and position your instrument to how to read music and understand chords. You’ll develop your skills step-by-step until you’re confident playing your own solos and fills.  

Sharpen skills with instructional audio and video 
Discipline your play with exercises 
Understand chords, scales, and octaves 
Care for your instrument 

Whether you’re new to the bass or already well into the groove, Bass Guitar For Dummies gives you the thorough balance of theory and practice that distinguishes the titanic Hall of Famer from the just so-so.  P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Bass Guitar For Dummies (9781118748800). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!

From the Inside Flap

Develop solid rhythm and timing
Build scales and modes into great bass lines
Play a ton of grooves in a variety of styles

Master the bass—it’s the heart of the band
The bass guitar provides the essential link between the instruments laying down the beat and the instruments carrying the melody of a song. With this book as your guide, you can become the bassist you want to be, whether it involves performing before screaming fans or just jamming with your friends. Discover how the bass is used in a variety of musical genres, gain knowledge and confidence from simple lessons, apply techniques the pros use, and polish your bass lines with online practice sessions.
Inside…

Know what to look for when choosing your first bass guitar
Set up your equipment
Learn scales, modes, and arpeggios
Combine harmony and rhythm into grooves
Explore professional techniques
Jam with online practice

From the Back Cover

Develop solid rhythm and timing
Build scales and modes into great bass lines
Play a ton of grooves in a variety of styles

Master the bass―it’s the heart of the band
The bass guitar provides the essential link between the instruments laying down the beat and the instruments carrying the melody of a song. With this book as your guide, you can become the bassist you want to be, whether it involves performing before screaming fans or just jamming with your friends. Discover how the bass is used in a variety of musical genres, gain knowledge and confidence from simple lessons, apply techniques the pros use, and polish your bass lines with online practice sessions.
Inside…

Know what to look for when choosing your first bass guitar
Set up your equipment
Learn scales, modes, and arpeggios
Combine harmony and rhythm into grooves
Explore professional techniques
Jam with online practice

About the Author

Patrick Pfeiffer is a professional bassist, bass educator, and composer. His former clients include Polygram, Red Ant Records, Arista Records, and other major labels as well as Adam Clayton of U2. He has recorded with George Clinton, Phoebe Snow, Jimmy Norman of the Coasters, Paul Griffin and Bernard Purdie of Steely Dan, and many other stars.