The bassist's bible : how to play every bass style from Afro-Cuban to zydeco / by Tim Boomer ; with Mick Berry & Chaz Bufe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boomer, Tim.

Contributor:

Berry, Mick.

Bufe, Charles.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Musical instruments--Instruction and study.

Musical instruments.

Musical instruments--Methods.

Zydeco music--Instruction and study.

Zydeco music.

Latin jazz--Instruction and study.

Latin jazz.

Music--Instruction and study.

Music.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (425 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Tucson, Ariz. : See Sharp Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The incredible diversity of the bass guitar is revealed in this all-inclusive style guide. Each chapter covers particular styles or families of styles, gradually introducing players to techniques that will allow them to get the most out of their instrument and easily increase their bass repertoire. More than 400 bass grooves are presented, spanning an excess of 100 styles that musicians can follow along with on each of the two accompanying CDs. In addition to techniques for mastering the various styles, historical information about how they developed is included, giving players a one-of-a

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Glossary; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Preface; The Art of Bass; 1: Acid Jazz; 2: African; 3: Afro-Cuban; 4: Blues; 5: Brazilian; 6: Cajun / Zydeco; 7: Caribbean; 8: Country; 9: Disco; 10: Drum & Bass / Jungle; 11: Flamenco; 12: Funk; 13: Gospel; 14: Hip Hop / Rap; 15: Jazz; 16: Klezmer; 17: Latin Rock; 18: Metal; 19: Middle Eastern; 20: Polka; 21: Punk; 22: Rock; 23: Surf; 24: Techno; 25: Wedding Dances; Appendixes; A: Standup vs. Electric; B: Equipment; C: Bibliography; D: Recommended Listening; E: The Unknown Bassist

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-937276-07-4