Jay J. Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 I want to start studying music a bit more closely in my spare time. I am looking to really learn how to read music well. for my bass. I also am looking for something that has all the different modes, scales, arpeggios. and something that can teach me which mode/scale is appropriate for a particular cord or key. this might be a lot but I want to get a few good books and start getting back up to snuff on this stuff. can anyone recomend anything to get me started. I have a person who is not going to formally teach me but said they would lend a hand when I have questions. kinda a mentor I can call upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 "Serious Electric Bass" by Joel Di Bartolo I think this fits what you're looking for. Ah, nice marmot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy clay Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 Ed Freidland (who writes a column for BassPlayer)has several books available (and a new DVD) in a variety of styles. I personally have bought a couple of his books, and I really like them. I've been playing for about 30 years, but his books still had stuff I need to learn edfriedland.com - I don't know how to post a link I hope this is helpful I'm trying to think but nuthin' happens.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay J. Posted January 23, 2003 Author Share Posted January 23, 2003 thanks for the replies. that "serious electric bass book" looks real good. I think I am going to get that one. and there is a lot of useful looking stuff on the ed friedland page also. I have heard good things about his books. think I might also pick up that walking basslines book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 Oh, good grief - I know I'm showing my age, but... After you've gone through all the great recommendations previously cited...check out Rufus Reid's "The Evolving Bassist". 30 years later, when I feel I'm in a rut of sorts, I go back and learn/relearn lessons from that book. Reading skills/playing over changes...they're all there, tho some of it is intended for the upright player (the lessons can still apply). I've had my copy for...cough,cough, ahem...('scuse me) many years...You can probably find one in a used book store for a few $$$...Worth it, in my book. JBFLA Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayer7770 Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 Originally posted by Scootdog: "Serious Electric Bass" by Joel Di Bartolo I think this fits what you're looking for.This is exactly the book I was going to suggest. I'm working through it slowly. I haven't gotten far yet, though. Rig: Ernie Ball Musicman Sterling Fender Deluxe V (Bartolini pickups and BTB-01 preamp) Schecter Diamond Series Model T Eden WT-400 Avatar B410 NEO Boss ME-50B The Mac - My cover band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bassist Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 Also, for general bass philosiphy, Beyond the Bass Cleff, by Tony Levin I've only read snippets, but it looks really good. Even if he doesn't talk about technique, his ideas about the concepts of bass playing make for essential reading. Chris http://homepage.mac.com/cvreeland/BassSig.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 Originally posted by Scootdog: "Serious Electric Bass" by Joel Di Bartolo I think this fits what you're looking for.YES. I thought of this before I read your post even. Discipline is never an end in itself, only a means to an end. --King Crimson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intenzity Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 1) Jazz Theory Book, by Mark Levine. Don't let the title influence you, it is a very thorough overview of modern theory that will help any musiciain no matter what instrument they play. 2) Anything that Sher Music publishes. "Concepts in Bass Soloing" by Marc Johnson is very very good. 3) The Improvisers Bass Book 4) Transribe. Go here and download this application and then learn all the songs you have ever wanted to learn. http://www.seventhstring.demon.co.uk/xscribe/index.html It slows down songs without modifying the pitch, allows you to loop, etc. It makes learning tunes ridiculously easy. Intenzity ------------------------------- Just keep practicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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