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The Mark King Bass Book Released
Bassline Publishing has recently released the Mark King Bass Book, which contains transcriptions of the Level 42 frontman’s bass lines, as well as live bass solos with detailed performance notes.
The 139-page book, which was written by Stuart Clayton, also includes a biography, extensive bassography, and an exclusive interview.
Included Transcriptions:
Sandstorm
Theme To Margaret
Mr. Pink
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43
Dune Tune
Foundation & [...]
Hal Leonard announces new Jaco Pastorius Bass Method Book
Hal Leonard has announced the release of the Jaco Pastorius Bass Method. The method is penned by Ray Peterson, a bassist who was one of Jaco’s private students.
The book/CD package will be comprised of note-for-note transcriptions of songs and solos along with detailed notes on the technique and theory behind the music. Also included [...]
Chuck Sher: Foundation Exercises for Bass
Chuck Sher has released Foundation Exercises for Bass, a new method book for beginner bassists looking to learn how to create bass parts through the intermediate level.
The 87-page book offers a well thought-out, foundational approach, helping conceptualize many overlooked aspects of playing, such as time and feel.
Foundation Exercises for Bass covers:
The basic scales and chords [...]
The Bassist’s Guide to Creativity: Expand Your Groove Potential
Bassist Chris Kringel has a new bass method book out, The Bassist’s Guide to Creativity: Expand Your Groove Potential.
The book/CD combo is designed to help you “opening your mind, identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and examining the many mental and physical aspects of being a bassist.”
The CD contains over 80 tracks, with each music example [...]
The Best of Jack Bruce transcription book
Alfred Music Publishing has released The Best of Jack Bruce: 13 Classics from Cream and Beyond, a new transcription book featuring 13 songs from bass legend Jack Bruce.
The book includes both full notation and TAB. Eleven songs are from Bruce’s recordings from Cream’s Fresh Cream, Disraeli Gears, and Wheels of Fire albums, and two [...]
Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown for bass released
Alfred Music Publishing has released 21st Century Breakdown: Authentic Bass Tab, a songbook for Green Day’s latest album, 21st Century Breakdown.
21st Century Breakdown reached number one on the album charts in more than a dozen countries, eventually achieving number one on Billboard 200, European Top 100 Albums and UK Albums Charts.
Titles in this song book [...]
Billy Sheehan’s new instructional video: IMHO (In My Humble Opinion)
Billy Sheehan has released IMHO (In My Humble Opinion), a new DVD through Alfred Music Publishing. The DVD features Billy in his home studio, sharing answers to his most frequently asked questions from fans. Topics include practicing, playing by ear, working with a drummer, and staying in shape.
Billy teaches many of his signature [...]
