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Originally Posted by almostkewl  |
That one is mentioned a lot. I do not have it. I do have several "how to play bass" books and have come to the conclusion most say the same thing and the cost is usually around $20 shipping included. Every book I've purchased has had at least $20 worth of value - I always get something I can use from them. A spy novel cost that.
Which is "the best" depends what you are looking for. After you understand the basics - which most do cover - you then need to decide what is needed for your style of music. That gets into technique, and sitting knee to knee with a live instructor is "the best" for that. IMHO.
Here are the ones I'm spending the most time with.
- Building Walking Bass Lines by Ed Friedland - chuck full of every possible thing you could need - I found his style of writing easy to follow. His use of R-3-5-b7 under the standard notation was helpful. http://www.amazon.com/Building-Walki.../dp/0793542049
- The Bottom Line by Todd Coolman - it's a Jamey Aelbersold Jazz series and if jazz is your chosen style any of the Jamey Aelbersold series will have value. His play-a-long series are excellent - a little advanced - but well worth the time and money. Here is that site. http://www.jazzbooks.com/
- As a starter - Bass lines in Minutes by Kris Berg served it's purpose as a good get started book. http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Lines-Min.../dp/0793551684
- And the Internet lessons on www.studybass.com is on every one's list.
Good luck.
