LOST ART OF COUNTRY BASS BK/CD Format: Paperback

This bass instruction book is designed for electric and upright bass players who want to understand authentic country bass styles used on stage and in professional studio settings. It is ideal for intermediate players, students, and teachers looking for a focused learning resource rooted in real world country music performance.

The book provides an inside look at country bass playing through structured lessons, written examples, and stylistic studies inspired by classic and modern country traditions. Players explore bass notation and tablature while learning how parts function within full band arrangements. Included online audio features thirty five play along tracks with complete band backing to support immersive practice.

This method helps build confidence and technique while improving rhythm, reading, and performance skills. Players learn how to create solid bass lines that lock with drums, support the song, and serve the groove. Instruction covers classic and contemporary country bass approaches, making practice engaging and musically rewarding.

A key focus is developing professional skills such as reading charts, navigating studio sessions, and understanding the Nashville Number System. These lessons prepare bassists for real performance situations and make the book a valuable music teacher resource for structured instruction and guided practice.

Trusted by teachers, loved by students. Suitable for lessons, rehearsals, and home learning, this book offers practical tools for building reliable country bass skills. It also makes a thoughtful gift for bass players interested in expanding their musical versatility and confidence.