Fretless technique books??

caesarbass · #1 02-18-2005, 12:09 AM

I've played fretless for the passed 8-9 years, and I'm always on the lookout for new publications on f-less bass. Do you guys have any fretless bass instructional books, with or without an accompanying CD, that you would recommend?

RevGroove · #2 02-18-2005, 10:13 PM

"Fretless Bass- A Hands-On Guide Including Fundamentals, techniques, Grooves, and Solos" By Buny Brunel and Josquin de Pres (Hal Leonard, 2002)

Bernie Connors · #3 02-18-2005, 11:02 PM

Alain Caron has some play along books out as well I believe.

www.alaincaron.com

caesarbass · #4 02-19-2005, 02:13 PM

Thanks guys!!!!!!

JimK · #5 02-19-2005, 04:24 PM

The March '05 Bass Player has "100 Fretless Bass Workouts"(Mel Bay) on it's Product Spotlights page(p.104).

caesarbass · #6 02-19-2005, 04:55 PM

Jim K, funny you mention that, I was just thumbing through the new issue of Bass Player, and there it was, I think the price is only about $8.00. I'm ordering it Monday.
Thanks!!!!

caesarbass · #7 02-19-2005, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by caesarbass

Jim K, funny you mention that, I was just thumbing through the new issue of Bass Player, and there it was, I think the price is only about $8.00. I'm ordering it Monday.
Thanks!!!!

Testing out the quote button....

Jerry J · #8 03-28-2005, 02:01 AM

I know that this is an old thread but wanted to get your thoughts on the Mateo book. I found it very basic and geared to the first time fretless player. I did learn some new tricks, though.

IMHO I really didn't like the slapping on the fretless stuff. I think that the clips sounded lame.