Theory book geared towards the bass guitar.

[beelzelboss]

I'm looking for a book to further enhance my theory knowledge, which is very small to start. I need a book that will teach me theory, but its geared towards bass guitar. It will teach me like basic and a little more advanced theory, but its for bass guitar. I guess that is the best I can explain it. I've tried search, and I am not coming up very fruitful.

Can you guys/gals please recommend me a book?

[Goatman]

The End.

[Staccato]

Hal Leonard Bass Method Complete Edition (3 books combined w/ 3 CD's) for about $20. The books are also available-individually,
and it's a better value to buy the 'Complete' edition, instead.

[beelzelboss]

Originally Posted by Stacatto

Hal Leonard Bass Method Complete Edition (3 books combined w/ 3 CD's) for about $20. The books are also available-individually,
and it's a better value to buy the 'Complete' edition, instead.

I have it, thats what I'm learning out of. I want something that will teach me more about theory. That will teach me the basics, I want more of the technicalities.



I like the grimoire, thinking about getting it.

[ridgeback]

one of the best sites i have ever found for bass,well worth a look for all levels..
http://www.studybass.com/tools/chord...-note-printer/

[Richard Lindsey]

Theory is not specific to instruments. That's what makes it theory. To learn it, you're probably better off NOT trying to tie it to the bass guitar. Just my $0.02.

I see this book recommended a lot:

http://www.edly.com/mtfpp.html

[Steve Dixon]

The Berklee music theory books are good - http://www.amazon.com/Berklee-Music-.../dp/0876390467

there are thousands of websites out there with info on music theory, that you can use without having to spend a cent


I would agree with Richard about not tying learning theory to bass guitar, but I can also see the benefit of materials that give you the theory and THEN tie it into practical applications for your role as a bass player

[beelzelboss]

Originally Posted by Steve Dixon

I would agree with Richard about not tying learning theory to bass guitar, but I can also see the benefit of materials that give you the theory and THEN tie it into practical applications for your role as a bass player

Thats why I want a book that way. Now my question is, when you get a book like the Berklee book, when it gives you a bunch of scales and stuff, is it all in treble, or are there any of them in bass clef?

Edit: I researched it, and there is no answer key to it!! Unless you know where to get an answer key, the book could be a problem.

[Steady Eddie]

The most relevant book for bass theory I've come across is:

Theory for the Contemporary Bassist by Tracy Walton.

This comes in two editions one without a CD and one with.

It is a slim volume but covers all the basics and has exercises to check your knowledge at the end of each chapter.

Highly recommended.

[WannaJazz]

There's this.
http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=12789563...music%20theory

[Pbassred]

I would agree with Richard about not tying learning theory to bass guitar, but I can also see the benefit of materials that give you the theory and THEN tie it into practical applications for your role as a bass player

+1
There is a thread on this forum using the "buliding Walking Basslines" book. It was specifically aimed towards learning a bass playing skill and tie it in to the theory skill, and give you the chance to ask questions.

[beggar98]

I like this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Total-Jazz-Bas...957842&sr=8-11

Even though you didn't specifically mention jazz, unless you're looking to learn classical theory this will cover what you need to know and is based on bass (ha!).

[Stick_Player]

CONTEMPORARY HARMONY - ROMANTICISM THROUGH THE 12-TONE ROW - LUDMILA ULEHLA

[drteeth]

If you want a thorough bass book, I suggest Ray Brown's Bass Method. It is geared towards double bass instead of bass guitar, but the (musical) mechanics are the same. You will have to learn to read bass cleff, though.

[Jim Campbell]

Originally Posted by beelzelboss

I'm looking for a book to further enhance my theory knowledge, which is very small to start. I need a book that will teach me theory, but its geared towards bass guitar. It will teach me like basic and a little more advanced theory, but its for bass guitar. I guess that is the best I can explain it. I've tried search, and I am not coming up very fruitful.

Can you guys/gals please recommend me a book?

i have one for treble clef called scales and modes in the beginning,by ron middlebrook,and i believe there is a bass clef version available....but even without a book it's good to sit down and work out and learn all the chord tones in all the keys .....that alone will occupy you for 6 months while you search for a book

[Richard Lindsey]

Originally Posted by Steve Dixon

The Berklee music theory books are good - http://www.amazon.com/Berklee-Music-.../dp/0876390467

there are thousands of websites out there with info on music theory, that you can use without having to spend a cent


I would agree with Richard about not tying learning theory to bass guitar, but I can also see the benefit of materials that give you the theory and THEN tie it into practical applications for your role as a bass player

Agreed 100%, you need to apply your theory to your instrument, BUT you can't apply a theory you don't know. You need to know it first. That's why I recommend learning theory without specific reference to your instrument. A Bbmaj7 chord, or the key of A minor, or a I-IV-V progression ... all these are the same thing on a bass as they are on the piano or guitar or anything else.