Authors:Jisi, Chris, Chris Jisi, Anil Prasad,
Publisher: Backbeat
Keywords: bass, fretless, player, presents
Number of Pages: 118
Published: 2008-07-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0879309253
ISBN-13: 9780879309251

Who would have thought the electric bass guitar with its frets removed would transcend the rhythm section to become one of the most instantly recognizable sounds in all of music? From the jazz genius of Jaco Pastorius and the funk/punk abandon of Les Claypool, to the landmark rock of Jack Bruce and Sting, the instrument has a lyrical legacy all its own. This book collects the very best interviews, lessons, and gear and maintenance guides into one smooth-reading compilation. With insight from over 25 masters, including Tony Levin, Marcus Miller, Gary Willis, Jimmy Haslip, and Percy Jones, The F

Author: Chris Kringel
Publisher: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION
Keywords: bass, method, leonard, hal, supplement, stylistic, fretless
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2007-03-07
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0634080539
ISBN-13: 9780634080531

An ideal supplement to any bass method, this book/CD pack uses 18 actual songs in various styles to teach key elements of the electric fretless bass, such as intonation; harmonics; keys, scales and intervals; and more. You’ll learn to play in the style of Jaco Pastorius, Flea, Jack Bruce, Will Lee, Sting, Gary Willis, Tony Franklin, Jeff Ament and many others via 18 great songs: Bad Love * Continuum * Even Flow * Hocus Pocus * I Could Die for You * Jelly Roll * King of Pain * Kiss of Life * Lady in Red * Tears in Heaven * Very Early * What I Am * White Room * and more. The CD features 92