Learn to Play Bass Guitar

by Capone, Phil

• ISBN13: 9780785824800
• ISBN10: 0785824804
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2009-01-23
• Publisher: Chartwell Books

Summary

Learn to play bass guitar the easy way, following simple illustrated lessons from all styles of music. Lessons start with the basics - how to hold the bass, how to tune and start playing - and take the student to a playing level with sufficient skills to join a band. Each lesson is written in the standard TAB format with easy-to-read rhythm notations, and step by step pictures of the correct finger positions. Also includes a library of scales and a CD of correct bass lines and bass-free music tracks to play along with. Over 40,000 copies sold worldwide.

Author Biography

Phil Capone studied guitar at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music in London. His many years of experience as a professional guitarist and teacher have given him a unique understanding and knowledge of the world of the contemporary guitarist and an insight into the pitfalls and frustrations that the aspiring guitarist can be faced with. Phil is a regular performer on the London music scene. He teaches at the Contemporary Institute of Music Performance, London, and is a regular contributor to Total Guitar magazine and Guitar Techniques.