{"product_id":"bass-guitar-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Bass Guitar for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatrick Pfeiffer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWay more than just the bass-ics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever you're playing--funk, soul, rock, blues, country--the bass is the heart of the band. Bassists provide a crucial part of driving force and funky framework that other members of any and 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBass Guitar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharpen skills with instructional audio and video\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscipline your play with exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand chords, scales, and octaves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCare for your instrument\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to the bass or already well into the groove, \u003ci\u003eBass Guitar For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003egives you the thorough balance of theory and practice that distinguishes the titanic Hall of Famer from the just so-so.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eP.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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the bass--it's the heart of the band\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow what to look for when choosing your first bass guitar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up your equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn scales, modes, and arpeggios\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombine harmony and rhythm into grooves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore professional techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJam with online practice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Pfeiffer \u003c\/b\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759988637984,"sku":"9781119695578","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/410199e91e8d4b50e3b2c1f7f32267ad.webp?v=1780168155","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/bass-guitar-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}