Teach Yourself to Play Bass (Paperback)

Chad Johnson

ISBN 10: 1495054799 / ISBN 13: 9781495054792

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, 2015

About this Item

Paperback. (Bass Instruction). Do you want to learn how to play the bass guitar quickly, but don't read music or have little to no musical experience? If so, this book is for you! Instead of standard music notation, this method uses tablature combined with rhythmic symbols to make learning fast and easy! Topics covered include: parts of the bass guitar * tuning * basic hand and finger positions * interpreting chord symbols and musical charts * major, minor and pentatonic scales * arpeggios * easy-to-interpret diagrams, photos and illustrations * and much more! Beginner Bass Guitar Instruction Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teach Yourself to Play Bass (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1495054799
• ISBN 13: 9781495054792
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Teach Yourself to Play Bass Guitar – Beginner’s Guide with Easy Tablature, Chords, Scales, Music Theory, and Step-by-Step Lessons. Learn to play bass guitar with this beginner-friendly method book, designed for self-teaching and structured learning. Whether you are picking up the bass for the first time or looking to build solid technique, this guide provides step-by-step lessons, easy-to-read tablature, essential chords, and foundational music theory to help you start playing quickly. What You Will Learn Bass Guitar Fundamentals – Learn essential skills, including tuning, hand positioning, and rhythm. Easy-to-Follow Tablature – No need to read standard notation, making learning faster. Chords, Scales, and Arpeggios – Covers major, minor, and pentatonic scales, plus key chord progressions. Playing with a Band – Develop skills to follow music charts and play along with songs. Step-by-Step Instructions – Includes clear diagrams, practical exercises, and illustrations. Why Choose This Book? Designed for Beginners – No prior music knowledge required. Quick Learning Approach – Start playing real bass lines faster. Covers All the Essentials – From basic notes to bass techniques and grooves. Perfect for All Ages – Great for kids, teens, and adults learning bass. A Must-Have for Aspiring Bassists This comprehensive bass method book is perfect for beginners looking to build confidence and master essential bass-playing skills. Whether you play electric or acoustic bass, this book will guide you from beginner basics to confident playing. Start learning bass guitar today and bring rhythm to your music.

About the Author

Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest source of music performance and instructional materials, with a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form. They represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time and publish and distribute works from all genres of music for all styles of musicians and ensembles.