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Alfred's Basic Bass Method, Bk 1: The Most Popular Method for Learning How to Play (Alfred's Basic Bass Guitar Library, Bk 1)

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Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Alfred's Basic Bass Method is the newest addition to the family, and features clear, well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock, blues, country, and jazz. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred's Basic Bass Method---the first and best choice for today's beginning bass students. Book 1 covers all the necessities including how to hold your bass, tuning your bass, right- and left-hand technique, the basics of reading music, notes on all four strings, scales, licks, songs, how to read TAB, and playing slides and accents. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alfred Music


Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 1, 2007


Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 64 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0739048856


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 56


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 0.25 x 12 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #12,534 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #15 in Electric Bass Guitars #202 in Guitars (Musical Instruments) #5,149 in Music (Books)


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