Sheet Music & Instruction
Stuart Clayton Publishes “Stuart Hamm – Hold Fast Bass Transcriptions”
In 2016, Stuart Clayton of Bassline Publishing released a full transcription book for Stuart Hamm’s solo album, “The Book of Lies.” Now he’s done it again with a note-for-note book on “Hold Fast,” which Hamm dropped earlier this year.
Nate Navarro Publishes Instructional Book for 5-String Bass
After releasing a four-string book in 2021, Nate Navarro has expanded his educational books to include “BASS: 5-String Etudes, Riffs, Songs & Exercises.”
Joe Hubbard Releases “Fingers of Fury” Technique Book
Bassist and educator Joe Hubbard has released a new book to train you into technical excellence. “Fingers of Fury: Mastering Finger Independence for Bass Guitar” is a digital book available now.
Hal Leonard Publishes “The Bassist’s Fake Book”
Hal Leonard has published “The Bassist’s Fake Book,” featuring easy-to-read lead sheets for 250 songs. The music spans a wide array of genres, from pop and rock to rap and reggae.
Janek Gwizdala Publishes “Decoding Giant Steps for Electric Bass”
John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” is one of the most daunting jazz standards due to its complex chord changes. Janek Gwizdala has published a book for bassists to get the most out of the song.
Stuart Clayton Publishes “The John Entwistle Bass Book”
Stuart Clayton and Bassline Publishing have expanded their transcription book offering with a new deep dive on a bass icon. “The John Entwistle Bass Book” features full transcriptions from The Ox’s career.
Barend Tromp Announces “Next Level Slap Bass” Volumes 1 & 2
If you’re looking to up your slap bass game, Barend Tromp has you covered. The bassist and educator has published “Next Level Slap Bass” Volumes 1 & 2 for getting your chops into the modern age.
Joe Hubbard Publishes “The Triad Sudoku Workbook”
If you’re looking to solve the puzzle of your fingerboard, you’ll want to check out the new book from Joe Hubbard. “The Triad Sudoku Workbook” provides an approach to learning through the popular puzzle game, Sudoku.
Hal Leonard Publishes Foo Fighters Bass Tab Book
Hal Leonard has added to their Bass Tab Collection of books with a collection of Foo Fighters bass transcriptions. Each of the 20 songs is presented note-for-note in both musical notation and tablature.
Stuart Clayton Publishes The Brothers Johnson Bass Book
Stuart Clayton of Bassline Publishing has just released a new transcription book featuring 14 lines from the Brothers Johnson. The track list includes the band’s biggest hits like “Stomp,” “Strawberry Letter 23,” “Ain’t We Funkin’ Now,” and more.
Marek Bero Publishes “Bass Gym 101 – Essential Plectrum Grooves”
Marek Bero used to be in the camp that “real bassists play with fingers.” However, he came to accept and appreciate playing with a pick. Now he is spreading the love with his ninth book, “Bass Gym 101 - Essential Plectrum Grooves.”
KJ Jensen Publishes “Titans of Bass”
KJ Jensen has released a new book called “Titans of Bass” that gives insight into the tactics, habits, and routines of the world’s top bassists. The author consulted with over 130 artists on perspectives of the bass.