The Bass Player Book

by Karl Coryat

Overview

This is the right-hand man for players who live and breathe bass, or for beginners who want an all-in-one guide to the instrument that “shakes the low end” of rock, pop, jazz and more. This handbook details the ins and outs of buying basses and equipment; provides set-up and electronics tips; and explores unique characteristics of landmark bass models. Chapters on technique cover bass basics, theory, fretless playing, acoustic bass, the essentials of various music styles, recording, gigging, and more. Seminal interviews with great bassists include Jeff Berlin, Stanley Clarke, John Pattitucci, Bill Wyman, and many others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617131516
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	05/01/1999
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	6 MB