This book contains transcriptions of some of the most challenging pieces every written for the bass guitar. The bass players featured within these pages have all contributed heavily to the development of the bass guitar and its function within music. Includes pieces by Victor Wooten, Billy Sheehan, Jeff Berlin, Stuart Hamm, Mark King and more.…
This book is a collection of five pieces from Marcus Miller’s 2015 album Afrodeezia. The book also contains a biography of Marcus, details on the instruments he uses and a detailed analysis of his playing style. ISBN: 978-0-9933727-6-6 Number of Pages: 128
Solo Arrangements for Electric Bass is a collection of solo pieces for the bass guitar including 'The Simpsons', 'Shape of my Heart' and more. Also contains a full history of the genre, player profiles, interviews and a detailed discography. The download includes the PDF book - the audio files can be downloaded from the Free…
This book contains transcriptions for all of the tracks on Stuart's 2023 album Hold Fast. Each transcription is presented in standard notation with TAB and includes extensive performance notes with comments from Stuart. ISBN: 978-1-7394909-0-4 Number of Pages: 92
This book contains transcriptions from Stuart’s first three albums, Radio Free Albemuth, Kings of Sleep and The Urge. All transcriptions are presented in standard notation and tablature, with chord symbols. Each transcription also has a set of detailed performance notes from the author, with comments from Stuart Hamm himself. ISBN: 978-1-7398292-2-3 Number of Pages: 192
The 80s Bass Book is a collection of 18 songs from some of the biggest artists of the 1980s. The basslines transcribed here are some of the low-end highlights of the decade, and feature the work of bassists such as Pino Palladino, Marcus Miller, Tracy Wormworth, Nathan East, Mark King, Tony Levin, Nick Beggs, Freddie…
This book contains bass guitar transcriptions of 14 songs written and performed by the Brothers Johnson. Featuring the band’s biggest hits including ‘Stomp’, ‘Strawberry Letter 23’, ‘Ain’t We Funkin’ Now’ and more, this book is a goldmine for fans of Louis Johnson’s incredible bass playing. ISBN: 978-1-7398292-8-5 Number of Pages: 108
This book contains transcriptions of 16 songs that have basslines that were played with a pick. Covering everything from rock and punk, to funk and fusion, this book celebrates the work of the world’s most highly regarded plectrum bassists. Within these pages you’ll find songs featuring session bassists Anthony Jackson, Tony Levin and Carol Kaye,…
The Level 42 Bass Book – Volume 2 is the perfect companion to the first book of transcriptions, and to The Mark King Bass Book. ISBN: 978-1-912126-15-6 Number of Pages: 176
The Level 42 Bass Book – Volume 3 is the perfect companion to the first two books of transcriptions, and to The Mark King Bass Book. ISBN: 978-1-912126-33-0 Number of Pages: 174
This book is a complete reference manual for all of the scales, modes and arpeggios used by the modern bass guitarist. Contains exercises that illustrate each scale and concept. Accompanying audio files are available as a free download from the site. ISBN: 978-1-912126-36-1 Number of Pages: 142
This book is a complete reference manual for all of the scales, modes and arpeggios used by the modern bass guitarist. Contains exercises that illustrate each scale and concept. The download includes the PDF book and all of the required audio files. Number of Pages: 142
Advanced Studies for Bass Guitar contains fourteen study pieces designed to help the modern bass guitarist develop and master various techniques including fingerstyle and plectrum playing, slap bass, chordal playing, two-handed tapping and the use of harmonics. ISBN: 978-1-7394909-4-2 Number of Pages: 112
Beginner Studies for Bass Guitar contains fourteen study pieces designed to help the modern bass guitarist develop and master various techniques including fingerstyle and plectrum playing, slap bass, chordal playing, two-handed tapping and the use of harmonics. ISBN: 978-1-7394909-5-9 Number of Pages: 92
Intermediate Studies for Bass Guitar contains fourteen study pieces designed to help the modern bass guitarist develop and master various techniques including fingerstyle and plectrum playing, slap bass, chordal playing, two-handed tapping and the use of harmonics. ISBN: 978-1-7394909-1-1 Number of Pages: 100
Plectrum Technique for Bass Guitar is a complete method for learning to play the bass guitar with a plectrum. It contains 201 exercises plus four study pieces and is suitable for beginners to the technique as well as highly accomplished players. ISBN: 978-0-9926268-4-6 Number of Pages: 202
Ultimate Tapping for Bass Guitar covers all elements of the tapping technique from the absolute basics through to advanced two handed contrapuntal techniques. ISBN: 978-0-9574859-5-2 Number of Pages: 256
Ultimate Slap Bass covers every aspect of the slap technique from the absolute basics through to advanced techniques such as double thumbing, open string hammer-ons and how to combine slapping with other techniques. ISBN: 978-0-9569646-2-5 Number of Pages: 223
Ultimate Slap Bass covers every aspect of the slap technique from the absolute basics through to advanced techniques such as double thumbing, open string hammer-ons and how to combine slapping with other techniques. The download includes the PDF book and all of the required audio files. Number of Pages: 223
This book contains transcriptions for all of the tracks on Stu’s 2015 album The Book of Lies. The book also contains a detailed biography and bassography as well as performance notes for each song. ISBN: 978-0-9933727-1-1 Number of Pages: 94
The Incognito Bass Book contains a collection of songs from the first half of the band’s lengthy career, and showcases the work of several of their bass players. The book includes their early eighties work with Paul ‘Tubbs’ Williams holding down the low-end, through to their late nineties output with Julian Crampton in the bass…
This book is a collection of five pieces from Marcus Miller’s 2012 album Renaissance. The book also contains a biography of Marcus, details on the instruments he uses and a detailed analysis of his playing style. ISBN: 978-0-9933727-0-4 Number of Pages: 106
This book contains full transcriptions for every track on upcoming solo bassist Zander Zon's debut album, Sonorous. Also contains detailed performance notes, interviews with Zander and advice on getting started with piccolo bass and altered tunings. Note: despite the altered tunings used on many of these pieces, most can be played on a conventional 4-string…
The new Stuart Hamm Bass Book contains previously unpublished transcriptions of music from his Outbound album, together with many his well-known classical arrangements. Also featured are tracks recorded with fusion trio GHS and a full transcription of the live bass solo 'Quahogs Anyone?' ISBN: 978-0-9557981-5-3 Number of Pages: 190
