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This book by Bass Player contributing editor and columnist Ed Friedland teaches electric or acoustic bassists of any style the musical skills essential in the working world, survival tips for tackling any gig, and techniques for achieving a competitive edge. It helps new working bassists hit the ground running, and pro players grow stronger. Topics include time and groove, chord charts, ear training, doubling, thumb technique, keeping time, faking tunes and many more, plus ways to assess a gig and deliver the goods. Includes lots of musical examples and exercises, both in the book and on the play-along CD. .
Price: $11.80 [Notify me when price goes down.]

While many have heard the music of Johnny Cash, few know the whole story behind his extraordinary career and the stories of those who helped him attain his success Marshall Grant, Cash's long-time bassist and one of the founding members of Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two, chronicles their rise to fame from humble beginnings to world renown.
The genesis for I Was There When It Happened was a rousing speech by Grant during the nationally televised memorial service for Johnny Cash. After receiving multiple standing ovations, Grant was approached by several people, including former Vice President Albert Gore Jr., to consider writing a book. The result is a touching, revealing, and inspiring memoir about the Man in Black.
Beginning with Grant and guitarist Luther Perkins's initial introductions to Johnny Cash and the jam sessions that followed, readers will marvel at how their musical inabilities drove these three men to musical greatness. From Grant's humorous story of placing adhesive tape on his upright bass to learn the notes prior to landing their Sun Records recording contract and witnessing Johnny write "I Walk the Line," to his experience of playing with Cash at Folsom Prison, readers are taken backstage into Cash's inner circle.
"Johnny Cash was the greatest human being to ever walk the face of the earth," states Marshall Grant. While Grant and Cash experienced remarkable success in their careers, the most profound success was their enduring friendship until Cash's dying day. Through the good and the bad—and there was plenty of both—Marshall Grant shares how John and he "walked the line" for each other and those around them. I Was There When It Happened is a testimony to friendship and to the unique qualities behind one of the most respected and beloved entertainers of all time..
Price: $11.00 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Bass players of all levels will find a wealth of practical music knowledge in this special book and CD package Acclaimed bassist and music theory professor Sean Malone will take you on a journey through the fascinating realm of the written language of music, using easy-to-understand terms and concepts, music examples, diagrams, and much more. The accompanying audio CD provides 96 tracks of examples, demonstrations, and play-alongs..
Price: $13.89 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Essential Styles for the Drummer and Bassist, Books 1 and 2, are two innovative book and play-along CD packages that teach 50 essential grooves from today's jazz and popular styles. The books include written-out charts of each selection and performance tips for both drums and bass. All of the grooves have been recorded with a rhythm section and woodwinds, with drums mixed on the left channel and bass on the right, so either instrument may be dialed out. In addition, many of the tracks contain open choruses of comping so any instrument can practice playing solos! Essential Styles emphasizes the most important aspects of solid group playing— locking-in between the drummer and bassist— providing a strong rhythmic foundation and creating an authentic feel for whatever the style demands..
Price: $12.60 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Learn the trademark grooves and solos of the man who revolutionized bass guitar. This book/CD pack will help you take a closer look at Jaco's rich body of work through the structural, theoretical, and harmonic analysis of these classic recordings: Birdland * Bright Size Life * Come On, Come Over * Continuum * Donna Lee * God Must Be a Boogie Man * Kuru * Liberty City * Night Passage * Palladium * Port of Entry * Portrait of Tracy * Rockin' in Rhythm * Talk to Me * Teen Town..
Price: $15.77 [Notify me when price goes down.]

With this book and CD package you'll learn how to groove like the masters Develop your own sub-sonic lines with the accompanying CD, including tracks with many extended jams for you to groove along with. You'll learn: phrasing and note placement, developing time feel, using your ears, tips for practicing, physical and mental techniques, and more..
Price: $12.09 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Fifty-five off-the-wall short stories are offered from the subversive imagination of Mike Gordon, the bassist for one of America's favorite live rock bands, Phish. 64 illustrations, 60 in color..
Price: $4.90 [Notify me when price goes down.]