Description
Learning to play the bass guitar is easy with the help of Laurence Canty's step-by-step instructions and clear advice-even if you've never played an instrument before.
You'll learn how to:--read musical notation
--correctly position your hands
--understand the fingerboard
--tune with harmonics
--master simple and complex rhythms
--fit bass notes to the major, minor, and altered chords played by other instruments in a musical group and much more. How to Play Bass Guitar is like having your own private tutor. Filled with helpful exercises and advice, it contains everything you need to know to start playing with confidence and authority.
Author: Laurence Canty
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 09/05/2000
Pages: 104
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.30w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780312300487
ISBN10: 0312300484
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Musical Instruments | Guitar
- Music | Instruction & Study | Techniques
About the Author
Laurence Canty is an experienced professional musician who has played and taught bass guitar for many years. He lives in England.
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