Best Book

[BrunoMateus]

What is the best book for teaching theory, help with ear training, and sort of replace bass lessons?

[MalcolmAmos]

A book is not going to help with ear training. Gotta hear the sound for that.

Best book for theory -- Pure theory, probable Alfred's volumes 1, 2 and 3. They come combined now days. Basic theory every piano student starts out with. Theory is theory and the examples are easy to understand when shown on the piano keyboard - in a straight line, not over 4 strings.

I like bass guitar for dummies and the Internet site Online Bass Lessons at StudyBass.com for bass related instruction.

Anything Ed Friedland writes. http://www.amazon.com/Expanding-Walk.../dp/0793545862
And I also like what Carol Kaye has to say. http://www.carolkaye.com/www/education/tips51.htm
Gotta add Scott Devine lessons. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DChylf5mNNg

[Papa Dangerous]

I think my Theory Textbook from college was pretty good. It came with CDs for you to hear certain chord progressions. It either played chord progressions, or used the example within the context of a piece.

I do not remember the name of it, but I imagine any college level text could be very useful. You may have to spend a pretty penny on it, but mine was a book with 4 semesters of study material.

This is theory in general, not just focused on bass. If you are interested in bass lessons, I know music stores usually have method books, as well as other book stores. DVD options are available.

If you still wish to learn how chord progressions can sound (via piano) I am sure you can find plenty of examples on line. But your mileage may vary.

[GypsyMan]

The light bulb finally clicked on for me at studybass.com
Study Bass.com is the 2nd best resource I've found.
Here at talkbass has been the best resource to learn as a directional resource.

I have bass for dummies


Ed Freidlands Bass method 1,2,3 combo book

More Easy pop Bass lines
Just because you need fun things to play along with!