{"product_id":"basic-bass-workout","title":"Basic Bass Workout","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor:  Stuart Clayton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBasic Bass Workout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher:  Music Sales America\u003cbr\u003e\nCategory:  Guitar, Bass \u0026amp; Fretted\u003cbr\u003e\nSeries:  Music Sales America\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat:  Softcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass is fundamental to all forms of music, and being a versatile and accomplished player has never been so important. This pocket-sized guide provides you with everything you need to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the bass 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: all aspects of notation and tablature · how to form an effective practice schedule · the basics of major\/minor diatonic harmony · left hand accuracy and exercises · phrasing techniques including slurs, trills, bending and vibrato · playing fingerstyle, muting and the travelling thumb · slap bass (how it works and when to use it) · playing with a pick · how to arrange and transcribe · and more. You 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. 4 inch. x 5-3\/4 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInventory # :  14003516\u003cbr\u003e\nUPC:  654979076780\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN:  1844920356\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth:  4\"\u003cbr\u003e\nLength:  5.75\"\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight:  0.297\"\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct Weight:  0.2 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\nNumber of Pages:  120\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Sales America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49388491833638,"sku":"14003516","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0128\/7762\/7456\/files\/4b753b5a-26b1-5263-b25a-42e7b4106c7c.jpg?v=1723749961","url":"https:\/\/retrostar-gifts.myshopify.com\/products\/basic-bass-workout","provider":"Retrostar Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}