Bass Guitar For Dummies

Discover the joy of rhythm and groove with the **Bass Guitar For Dummies**! This comprehensive guide is perfect for beginners and seasoned musicians alike. Whether you're strumming along with funk, soul, rock, blues, or country, this book will help you understand the crucial role of the bass in any band. Written by renowned bassist **Patrick Pfeiffer**, who has coached U2's Adam Clayton, this essential resource will equip you with practical tips on selecting the right bass guitar and accessories. You'll learn everything from how to hold your instrument properly to reading music and understanding chords.

Master the art of bass playing step-by-step, gaining confidence as you progress from basic techniques to performing your own solos and fills. The **Bass Guitar For Dummies** workbook offers numerous exercises paired with instructional audio and video content to sharpen your skills and discipline your play. Perfect for aspiring bassists, this book ensures you’re not just learning bass-ics but are well on your way to becoming a respected bass player, just like legends John Paul Jones and Kim Deal.

**Condition**: BRAND NEW
**ISBN**: 9781119695578
**Year**: 2020
**Publisher**: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
**Pages**: 416

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119695578
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 416


Description:


Way more than just the bass-ics . .  


Whatever you re playing funk, soul, rock, blues, country the bass is the heart of the bandBassists provide a crucial part of the driving force and funky framework that other members of any band work offFrom 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 


In Bass Guitar For Dummies, Patrick Pfeiffer who coached U2 s Adam Clayton, among others is your friendly guide to laying down the low endStarting 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 

Sharpen skills with instructional audio and video 
Discipline your play with exercises