101 Magic Rock Bass Guitar Patterns (book and CD) (Red Dog Music Books Bass Guitar Series)

This indispensible book is suitable for early intermediate bass players. It is also useful for a very ambitious beginner, and as reference for an intermediate rock bassist. All 101 patterns are notated in standard notation, tablature, and recorded on the companion CD. Coil bound and packed with information, this unique book will keep you busy for a long time - all at the price of less than one single music lesson. The goldmine of ideas in this book will help you IMPROVE YOUR ROCK BASS IMAGINATION AND VOCABULARY QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY. Simply select any pattern and practice it until you are satisfied with the sound. Then apply the pattern to an applicable tune or chord progression of your own choice. Application of the patterns requires original thinking, and following the instructions in the book. Most of the patterns are applicable to many, many popular songs. Suggestions are included showing how to apply the patterns to standard chord progressions. This is an excellent book for the bassist who wants to learn by doing.