Bass Improvisation: The Complete Guide to Soloing by Ed Friedland Book/Online Audio | Bass Guitar Method for Electric & Acoustic Bass | Intermediate Guide with Play-Along Tracks & Scales Concepts - Softcover

Friedland, Ed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0793579953 ISBN 13: 9780793579952

Publisher: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION, 1997

Synopsis

Bass Improvisation: The Complete Guide to Soloing by bassist and educator Ed Friedland is an instructional method designed to help bass players develop confident improvisation skills. Created for electric and acoustic bass, it supports intermediate players who want to move beyond basic patterns into expressive, musically informed soloing.

This bass guitar method combines practical music theory with real playing application, presented in standard notation with clear instructional text. It includes online audio access with over 50 demonstration and play-along tracks, allowing players to hear concepts in context and apply them directly in practice.

The book presents concepts in standard notation with clear instructional text, making it suitable for structured self-study or guided lessons. It is paired with online audio access featuring over 50 demonstration and play-along tracks. The included PLAYBACK+ functionality allows players to slow tempo without pitch change, loop sections, adjust keys, and isolate channels, offering a flexible and responsive practice experience.

Through its progression, the material explores essential scales and tonal frameworks including modes, harmonic minor, melodic minor, blues, pentatonics, diminished, whole tone, Lydian dominant variations, and Mixolydian concepts. It also addresses phrasing, chord-scale relationships, melodic development, guide tones, and resolution techniques, helping players connect theory directly to musical expression and real-world playing situations.

This approach supports consistent improvement by encouraging ear training, structured practice, and creative exploration. Players can apply ideas immediately using the accompanying tracks, making practice sessions more engaging and performance-oriented while strengthening timing, tone, and stylistic awareness.

Song List
All The Small Things

About this title

About the Author

A performing bassist and former columnist for Bass Player magazine Ed Friedland has written numerous instructional books, including Building Walking Bass Lines. He lives in Tucson, AZ.

A performing bassist and former columnist for Bass Player magazine Ed Friedland has written numerous instructional books, including Building Walking Bass Lines. He lives in Tucson, AZ.

Edition details

• Publisher: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0793579953
• ISBN 13: 9780793579952
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56