Plectrum Technique for Bass Guitar

Description

Plectrum Technique for Bass Guitar is the third book in the popular Bass Techniques Series and is a complete method for learning to play the bass guitar with a plectrum. Starting with the absolute basics, it covers logical applications of the alternate picking technique and demonstrates how they can be applied to play any bassline with a pick that can be played with the fingers. There are 201 exercises in the book, as well as four full-length study pieces. All exercises are supported by audio files which are free to download from this website.

The book contains the following chapters:

• Chapter 1 – Alternate Picking – Part 1
• Chapter 2 – String Crossing
• Chapter 3 – Alternate Picking – Part 2
• Chapter 4 – Semiquaver Rhythms – Part 1
• Chapter 5 – Semiquaver Rhythms – Part 2
• Chapter 6 – Semiquaver Rhythms – Part 3
• Chapter 7 – Triplets
• Chapter 8 – Rock and Metal Basslines

• Chapter 9 – Pop Basslines
• Chapter 10 – Funk and R&B Basslines
• Chapter 11 – Plectrum Study #1
• Chapter 12 – Plectrum Study #2
• Chapter 13 – Plectrum Study #3
• Chapter 14 – Plectrum Study #4
• Chapter 15 – Carol Kaye (with Interview)
• Chapter 16 – Anthony Jackson