{"product_id":"9780857122650","title":"Basic Bass Workout","description":"The Bass is fundamental to all forms of music, and being a versatile and accomplished player has never been so important. This pocket-sized guide to the Bass, written by Stuart Clayton, provides you with everything you need to develop a comprehensive knowledge of your instrument and the music you play on it.  Starting with the basics of tuning up and finding your way around the fretboard, the book then presents a series of tutorials covering:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll aspects Notation and Tablature  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to form an effective practice schedule  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basics of major\/minor diatonic harmony  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft hand accuracy and exercises  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhrasing techniques including slurs, trills, bending and vibrato  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying fingerstyle, muting and the travelling thumb  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlap Bass - how it works and when to use it  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying with a pick  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to arrange and transcribe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will even find a section covering the bass itself, how to buy an instrument and what to look for in your own price range. Soon you will find yourself accomplished and confident in a large variety of musical situations.","brand":"Music Sales Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47124928594160,"sku":"9780857122650","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780857122650_p0.jpg?v=1763816861","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780857122650","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}