I was just wondering what books you recomend that really give insight into solo bass.
something where you could use the lessons or articles to create both a back bass line and the main solo one.

Also what books do you recomend for getting that funky Average white band sound and a soft melodic sound and a decent explanation of how to use them in a band situation.

Thanks very much.

If you can't think of any books you can write me one :D :D :D

'ello,

Books... mmm, my faves have nothing to do with what you're asking, I'm afraid... but are ones that will help you to do those things...

Improvisors Bass Method - Chuck Sher (very comprehensive, if a little tricky to navigate - lots of good Jazz related stuff...)
Jazz Theory Book - Marc Levine (not a bass book at all, just a really good look at all that fiddly jazz stuff)
Effortless Mastery - Kenny Werner (tonnes of stellar advice buried under some new age waffle. Highly recommended)
The Inner Game Of Music - Barry Green (will make you a better player, guarenteed)
Improvisation - Derek Bailey (great book, just steer well clear of his CDs... :D )

I'm not a big fan of bass methods in general, so maybe I'll have to write the one that should have been written... :)

cheers

Steve
www.steve-lawson.co.uk

Thanks alot I'll have to tell Santa to stop off at a music shop on the way to my house now.

Speak to you later

Merry Christmas