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Bass For Beginners: How To Play The Bass In 7 Simple Steps Even If You've Never Picked Up A Bass Before

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Introducing, the 7-step master plan to bass guitar mastery!Did you grow up watching legendary bassists like Les Claypool and Flea?Have you been inspired by these legends but don’t know where to start your journey?Have you been told that the Bass guitar is a completely new instrument and it’s going to take you years to learn it?Well, that’s just not true. Most people have got it all wrong. Learning the Bass isn’t as hard as you think.The bass guitar is the most underrated and underappreciated instrument, and nobody knows it better than us! A true bass aficionado knows that it’s the heart of any musical piece. It ties everything together and gives music its depth. It forms the rhythmic and harmonic foundation of every band.So, if you’re a bass enthusiast with no prior music experience looking for the simplest way to learn the Bass – this book is for you.With answers to basic questions like how to hold a bass guitar and what to do with your hands to more advanced questions like how to play a walking bassline – this book is the ultimate beginners’ guide.You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on new classes and theory books. We’ve got it all in one place!All it takes is 7 easy steps – and you’ll be jamming on the bass like you’ve known it your whole life. And that’s exactly what this book does – break down the complex world of bass guitars for you!Here’s what you’ll find inside:The whole process of learning the bass guitar broken down into 7 simple steps. A step by step approach guaranteed to give you results even if you’ve never held a bass guitar before!The absolute basics – understanding tabs, rhythm and tuning of your 4-string instrument.How to play on thick metal strings – fingerstyle vs plectrums.Diagnose and fix muffled notes – one of the biggest problems faced by bass players.Decode the neck of the bass guitar – 2 simple ways to figure out the position of every single note on the bass fretboard.65+ exercises and tips to make sure you can play what you’re learning.So, where do you want to be a few weeks from now? Still fantasising about playing the bass or confidently jamming on your 4-stringed beast?What’s more? The list of benefits doesn’t end there. Along with free audio tracks to help you with the charts, you also get access to a private community of passionate guitarist like yourself and weekly guitar lessons delivered to your inbox.If you’re ready to start your bass guitar journey and be jamming in no time, scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (May 21, 2020)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 106 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 10


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.24 x 10 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #20,894 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Bass Guitar Songbooks #4 in Songwriting #10 in Music Exercises


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great overview of the bass!
This book is a fantastic overview of what a bass player needs to know. It will not, however, replace the work needed to apply that knowledge to your instrument. You still have to practice 'till you love it and then play 'till you're annoying someone. Do those scales - learn that fret board - if it was easy, everyone would do it. My favorite aspect of the transaction: The backing and sample tracks are a snap to download - they are mp3's that come all in one shot in a ZIP, so if you have a little storage room they are yours for life and you can put them on a player and take them where ever you go. The book is well written and a pretty entertaining read. It is one of the few guitar books I've acquired that will gather dog-ear pages instead of dust. I like it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020 by Avg Joe

  • Not boring
Fun to read. Yes, it can get detailed at times. But, it does not throw you into the deep end right away. Easy lessons in each chapter. Well written. Basics and foundation techniques here. Giving you a rock solid start. Highly recommend it. It's not just a once read. I will be practicing the lessons for the next few weeks. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020 by D C McKay

  • How to play the bass
When I went to download the bonuses you said that we need to hear what we are learning but all I see is to download the book I already bought no music to learn by
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024 by sms31960

  • Prefect for beginners looking to be self taught.
I am about half-way through this book and I’ve gone from knowing nothing about the bass to already playing measures to songs. No one is going to be made into expert for reading and following, but I have been impressed with how far I’ve come. It definitely gives a good foundation. I already bought the bass fret book; which I plan to devour after I have finished working my way through this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021 by SkottMKE

  • Wrong advertisement
I received the book without the audio tracks. It is true that the steps to learn are easy, but I am very disappointed because I expected the audio tracks.
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024 by Roosevelt ST FLEUR

  • I own 10 books by this writer, and I don't regret my purchases.
I have a decent sized library of reading material on guitar and music theory, and these books touch on pretty much everything starting at the introductory level, and progressing towards the more advanced. Sometimes the explanations given online for how certain aspects of music work, either skip over essential steps or assume you had some formalized training; which leave me more confused and clueless. Sometimes, I have to watch 3-5 videos just to find a presenter that can simplify a concept to a beginner. I am making moderate but steady progress, and some techniques are still not within my grasp, but I what a great resource these books are. I own an acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, and it is satisfying to have such a reliable resource at my fingertips that breaks things down into simple digestible steps. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2020 by fred siko

  • Good book so far
I ordered this book a few weeks ago and I just started to work with it. I don't mind the few issues with the book because I realize that know one is perfect. So far the book is doing a whole lot to help me remember and play like I use to. I am a fomer bass player and trying to get back into it. Good work, just reveiw your 39th page, it has a keyboard there instead of a stave of music. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022 by lilpup

  • An Alright Purchase
This book came with the guitar that my daughter got for her birthday, and while it is very well written, it does not really clarify things for someone who does not know a guitar very well. My daughter has learned more by taking lessons then she had using this book.
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023 by Richard L. Sorrells

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