The bass player, together with the drummer, form what is called the "rhythm section" of a group. They create the backing beat, driving force and "tightness" necessary for a successful group.
Progressive Beginner Rock Bass is suitable for beginners, but it would be preferable to have some knowledge of bass playing before starting this book. Progressive Beginner Bass is suggested as a primer. During the course of Progressive Beginner Rock Bass, you will learn bass lines using all of the common note and rest values used in music, along with the scales, arpeggios and fingering patterns used by the world’s best bass players. A variety of styles are covered including Heavy Rock, Pop Rock, Funk, Blues and R&B, which are the roots of most of todays Rock styles. There is also a lesson on Slapping and Popping techniques along with some exciting bass lines which make use of these techniques. All the examples sound great and are fun to play. The book also covers music theory as it applies to bass playing. Anyone who completes this book will be well on the way to being an excellent Rock bass player.
The best and fastest way to learn is to use this book in conjunction with:
- Buying sheet music and song books of your favorite recording artists and learning to play their songs,
- Practicing and playing with other musicians. You will be surprised how good a basic drums/bass/guitar combination can sound even when playing easy music.
- Learning by listening to your favorite recordings.
Particularly in the early stages it is helpful to have the guidance of an experienced teacher. This will also help you keep to a schedule and obtain weekly goals. To ensure that you develop a good sense of time, it is essential to work with a metronome or drum machine every time you practice.
