does anyone know of a descent bass theroy book?

[Sarley]

i need a decent book to learn some theroy, where at the end of each chapter it has a little exam, does anyone know of really good ones?

[stantonl]

Check out Essential Music Theory for Electric Bass http://tinyurl.com/27qsgkh

[Stumbo]

Here are some links you may want to check out:
~Instructional materials
Over 100 DVDs/books
Books, DVDs, all styles/ methods
Looking for the Bass "Bible"
MarlowDK's recommended books
"Best" theory/harmony book
TB Book Links
TB member Jon Liebman's books and more

Books, DVD's, equipment, accessories, etc. (by style)
over 100 books of transcriptions & more
ii-V-I book and CD

~Sight Reading
Bass clef to fretboard translation. Memorize this first
1 Learning
2
Improving
Practicing
Transcriptions to practice;many with .mp3 files
Free transcriptions

~Theory
Learning basic theory
Intro scale & chord theory
3rds & 7ths?
Tri Tone Substitutions
Theory links list
Theory (from the DB side of TB)
Useful music theory info with audio

Learning "modes"
Reason for modes
Using modes
Putting it all together (scales/modes)
Key signatures/Circle of 5ths/Cycle of 4ths
Circle/Cycle of 5ths/4ths (spreadsheet format)

[Stumbo]

Here is one that the reviews stated was a workbook/exam type book.
http://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Theory...pr_product_top

It covers all theory, not just bass theory. IME, Most standard books/courses don't limit themselves to bass.

[BluesWalker]

I taught myself from this one: http://www.berkleepress.com/catalog/...t%5fid=2780849

There is also a second book.

If you call Berklee press, they will e-mail you the answer key that goes with both books.

[varunkapahi]

there is bass theory out there:?

[DrewinHouston]

Take a look at this active thread:

Stage #2 "learn from the same book" nomination thread

Maybe you'd be interested in participating as well?

[chrisbass0013]

the bass grimoire is really good i highly recommend it

[Steady Eddie]

A book I've used is:

Theory for the Contemporary Bassist by Tracy Walton.

It is a slim volume but covers all the essentials and there is a test at the end of each chapter to check your knowledge. Answers are given at the back and the latest edition comes with a CD.

Highly recommended.