Book on styles

[Ferniff]

I'm really interested in learning different styles since I find myself constantly changing what genre I listen to every few weeks. So what do you guys think of these books, anyone ever read them? I havent seen any of these books at my local Barnes and Noble


http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Bas...RI=bass+guitar
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Bas...RI=bass+guitar
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Bas...RI=bass+guitar
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The...ss+guitar#TABS
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Gro...guitar+grooves

As of Feb15, none of these links are working. Darn, should've bookmarked them

http://www.amazon.com/Dictionary-Bas...7812796&sr=8-1
This is one of the books that I had listed above, as well as Bass Grooves http://forbassplayersonly.com/Bio.html#BGUC

[mambo4]

I have liebman's book, which has a good variety of popular styles. A decent chunk of examples, all notation,(can't recall any tab...but john may chime in himself) with only some of the examples on CD.

I'd also add Paul Westwood's Bass Bible to the list, especially if you want good world music examples , and focused "in the style of..." sections for the great style pioneers.

[Ferniff]

Should mention that Tab would be a big plus for me. Thanks mambo!


This one mambo? http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Bible-Ver.../dp/3927190675

[funkybass]

I really like Jon liebmans bass grooves. It has tab and all grooves are on cd.

[Roy Vogt]

+1s for Westwood's The Bass Bible as well as Jon Liebman's Bass Grooves and Sean Malone's The Dictionary of Bass Grooves .
I'd also like to recommend Tim Boomer's The Bassist's Bible:
http://bassistsbible.com/
Tim contacted a number of Pro Players (including me and Bob Babbitt, Harvey Brooks, Trae Pierce, Ken Okulolo to name a few) to research the material.
It's a great source book for quick solutions. There is no TAB, but it does come with 2 CDs and the examples aren't really lengthy so it should also help your reading.
Remember, it's perfectly legal to learn by listening to the Music and the time-honored tradition of taking licks and grooves off of recordings as well.

[Stumbo]

You might want to check out the link in my sig. below. There are lots of links regarding different styles that may help you out.

[jonster]

Hey, guys! Thanks for the endorsements! Here's a link where you can see what Will Lee, Rocco Prestia, Stu Hamm, Steve Bailey, Brian Bromberg and others have to say about "Bass Grooves: The Ultimate Collection." BTW, every single groove is on the CD and every single note has tab! Thanks again!

Jon

http://forbassplayersonly.com/Bio.html#BGUC

[Ferniff]

I can buy the Latin bass book new for $23 on amazon. It's $80 on ebay, do they send me a new bass guitar along with it or what

http://cgi.ebay.com/Latin-Bass-Book-...item53e5f8932d

[Ferniff]

Just bought the Latin Bass Book and Jon's Bass Grooves Book. I'm very excited to add these to my collection.

[bass12]

Originally Posted by Ferniff

Just bought the Latin Bass Book and Jon's Bass Grooves Book. I'm very excited to add these to my collection.

Oscar Stagnaro really knows his stuff so I'm sure his book is great. I'm generally not a fan of "how to play books" (just listen to the music!) but for some styles it can really help to see how everything fits together (and also to get some explanations from people who know what they're talking about).