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Bass Educator Phil Mann Concludes “Chord Tone Concepts” Series with Volume 4 on Voice Leading and Triad Pairs
Phil Mann wraps up his 11-year “Chord Tone Concepts” series with Volume 4, focusing on triad pairs, voice leading, and melodic phrasing for bassists.
Marcos Machado Expands Tao of Bass with Scale Method Book: “Not a Fingering Manual”
Double bassist Marcos Machado updates Tao of Bass Vol. 1 and introduces Vol. 2, a 500-page guide to scales, arpeggios, and creative technique systems.
Vincen García Breaks Down His Viral Bass Solos and More in “Funk It Up!” Course
Vincen García’s "Funk It Up!" bass course covers pentatonics, slap, ghost notes, and more, with over 50 video lessons, tabs, and practice materials.
Bob Sinicrope’s “Walking Bass Line Construction” Series Dives Into “Perdido”
Bob Sinicrope expands his "Walking Bass Line Construction" series with a new book on "Perdido," offering step-by-step guidance for jazz bassists.
Janek Gwizdala Publishes “The Bassist’s Book of Scales and Arpeggios”
Janek Gwizdala has published a new comprehensive book on learning the fundamentals of music. “The Bassist’s Book of Scales and Arpeggios” compiles methods and exercises for putting the musical alphabet to use.
Marek Bero Publishes “Bass Gym: 101 Position Exercises”
Marek Bero is back with a new set of exercises in his Bass Gym 101 series. The eleventh book in the line, “101 Position Exercises,” focuses on position exercises with a progressive series of lessons to get you all over the fingerboard.
Johnny Cox Releases “101 Walking Jazz Bass Lines” Instructional Book
Fundamental Changes has published a new book by bassist Johnny Cox. 101 Walking Jazz Bass Lines is dubbed a “complete guide to creating fluid, articulate basslines for all essential jazz progressions.”
Stuart Clayton Publishes “The 80s Bass Book”
Bassist and educator Stuart Clayton is at it again with a new transcription book. “The 80s Bass Book” compiles 18 songs from the biggest artists of the decade.
Chuck Israels Publishes “Bass Foundations” Instructional/Transcription Book
Jazz bass legend Chuck Israels has teamed up with Sher Music to publish “Bass Foundations: Principles of Jazz Bass Line Construction.” The 123-page book includes three main sections – “Principles of Jazz Bass Line Construction,” “Transcriptions with the Bill Evans Trio,” and “Transcriptions and Arrangements” – broken down into smaller lessons.
Jimmy Haslip Publishes “Pentatonic Soloing for Electric Bass” Instructional Book
Pentatonic scales are some of the most commonly used scales in music, but their familiar patterns can often lead to uninspired ideas. Jimmy Haslip has just released a new book to help you unlock the secrets of the scales to create dynamic, engaging solos.
Joe Hubbard Publishes “Intense Bass Warm-Up Guide”
Get ready to work up a sweat, because Joe Hubbard has launched a new instructional book. “Intense Bass Warm-Up Guide” aims to help elevate your technique while getting you ready for the gig.
Joe Hubbard Explains “Donna Lee” in New Instructional Course
Joe Hubbard has launched a new series of instructional courses with “Playing Through the Jazz Standards Vol. 1: Donna Lee,” which takes you on a deep dive into the Charlie Parker composition.