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Updated with the latest bass guitar technology, accessories, andmore
The bass is the heart of music. So leave center stage to theother musicians--you have more important work to do. You canfind everything you need to dominate bass in Bass Guitar ForDummies, 3rd Edition.
You'll get expert advice on the basics, like deciding what kindof bass to buy and which accessories are necessary and which arejust nice to have. Plus, you'll get step-by-step instructions forgetting started, from how to hold and position your bass to readingnotation and understanding chords, scales, and octaves to playingsolos and fills.
* Access to audio tracks and instructional videos onDummies.com
* New musical exercises as well as updates to charts,illustrations, photos, and resources
Whether you're a beginner picking up a bass for the first timeor an experienced player looking to improve your skills, BassGuitar For Dummies is an easy-to-follow reference that givesyou just enough music theory to get you going on your way fast!
Foreword xiii
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with the Bass Guitar 7
Chapter 1: The Very Basics of Bass 9
Chapter 2: Gaining the Tools and Skills to Play 21
Chapter 3: Warming Up: Getting Your Hands in Shape to Play57
Part II: The Bass-ics of Playing 67
Chapter 4: Reading, 'Riting, and Rhythm 69
Chapter 5: Understanding Major and Minor Structures 91
Part III: Making the Moves, Creating the Grooves 127
Chapter 6: Creating the Groove 129
Chapter 7: Going Solo: Playing Solos and Fills 167
Part IV: Using the Correct Accompaniment for EachGenre 183
Chapter 8: Rock On! Getting Down with the Rock Styles 185
Chapter 9: Swing It! Playing Styles That Rely on the TripletFeel 203
Chapter 10: Making It Funky: Playing Hardcore Bass Grooves221
Chapter 11: Sampling International Flavors: Bass Styles fromAround the World 237
Chapter 12: Playing in Odd Meters: Not Strange, Just Not theNorm 255
Chapter 13: Groovin' in a Genre: It's All AboutStyle! 271
Chapter 14: Eight Degrees of Separation: The Beatles'Solution 287
Part V: Buying and Caring for Your Bass 307
Chapter 15: Love of a Lifetime or One-Night Stand? Buying theRight Bass 309
Chapter 16: Getting the Right Gear for Your Bass Guitar 319
Chapter 17: Changing the Strings on Your Bass Guitar 329
Chapter 18: Keeping Your Bass in Shape: Maintenance and LightRepair 339
Part VI: The Part of Tens 351
Chapter 19: Ten Innovative Bassists You Should Know 353
Chapter 20: Ten Great Rhythm Sections (Bassists and Drummers)357
Appendix: Audio Tracks and Video Clips 363
Index 377