Bass players lay down the foundation in
practically every style of music by bridging the gap between the strict
rhythm of percussion instruments and the melodic d omain
of lead instruments and vocals. Today’s bassists must not only lock-in with
the drummer to serve up the all-important “groove” but are now also called
on to step up front and treat the audience to a searing and melodic solo
from time to time. Good bass players are in high demand and can easily find
gigs, making the instrument an attractive proposition for aspiring
musicians. But once you decide to play bass, you still face the question of
where to begin and that’s what Bass Basics is all about.
Laying down the foundation for freshman bassists, Bass Basics follows an
innovative and very effective “contextual” approach to accelerate the
learning process. You’ll play your way through the course, learning all of
the fundamentals of the instrument from tuning up to nailing that first
audition. Bass Basics walks you through each of the lessons in an easy,
hands-on fashion without requiring you to struggle through tedious examples
and exercises. Better yet, the material is presented from the point of view
of a very accomplished musician, who
worked his way up from novice to top pro and is willing to share information
that he’s gathered from decades of top-level stage and studio experience.
This musician is none other than Stu Hamm, bass player extraordinaire who
first came to prominence after playing on Steve Vai’s Flex-Able disc. Going
on to become the bassist of choice to lay down the low-end for virtuoso
guitarists like Frank Gambale and Joe Satriani, Stu has continued to hone
his already considerable chops, both on stage and in the studio.
Fortunately, Stu’s teaching skills match his musicianship, giving you a rare
opportunity to learn from one of the very best bassists on the planet.
Bass Basics starts at the very beginning, teaching you journeyman-level bass
chores such as the proper way to change and tune strings. You will learn the
instrument’s individual parts as well as what to look for when shopping for
a new bass – Stu even gives you a guided tour of his latest Fender®
signature
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Bass II! He shares tips on tone settings for both the bass and amplifier and
how to use these controls to get the sound you want.
Stu demonstrates the essential left and right hand techniques developed to
build strength and endurance. He
teaches you the language of music to help make quick work communicating
ideas at jams and auditions. Bass Basics equips you with a solid foundation
of techniques, theory, rhythm patterns and bass lines, all of which can
applied in any style of music. Stu even shows you how to read tab and follow
a chart as well as teach you the essential theory required to take your
playing in any direction you choose.
Never before has a bassist of this caliber shared such vast knowledge in
such a comprehensible and accessible way. If you’re serious about learning
the bass and want to enjoy the journey, let Bass Basics be your guide. You
won't go astray!
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VIDEO SAMPLES
WHAT YOU GET
Bass Basics features 40
video lessons with PIP video of picking hand, text commentary, tab, standard notation and interactive Power Tab so that you
can "see" and "hear" the tab played out at any tempo without change in
pitch.
NEW OPTIONS!
DATA-DVD and Download formats include complete course with TrueFire's Lesson
Player with PIP, zoom, full-screen, slow motion, looping and other handy
controls.
Standard DVDs is an abridged version of course ( 20% less
video lessons) and includes a secure PIN for download of lesson assets.
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