Good books and/or articles?

[slloyd0915]

So, I've been playing bass for about 10 years now, and I'm starting to grow out of the whole "rock star" motif and I'm sure I have some pretty bad habits. I've been trying to find a teacher around here, but they are all guitar teachers who teach bass for beginners. I was just wondering if you guys know of any literature that could help me. Videos would be appreciated too.

 

[fearceol]

What exactly do you want to work on ? When you say "bad habits" I assume you mean technique ? If so, is it L/H, R/H or both ?

A little more information would help.

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

Technique lessons are best learned from a person in my opinion. Do you know any other respectable bass players? They don't necessarily have to be teachers to give you a couple technique lessons.

I could suggest a pile of books but since I don't what your trying to improve I would just be randomly suggesting stuff.

 

[slloyd0915]

Mostly my right hand (I'm a righty by the way). My left hand is pretty good, I mean I have no problem with moving around the fret board. I would just like some technique training I guess.

 

[fearceol]

A good start would be to read through the stickys at the top of this forum.

 

[slloyd0915]

Thanks.

 

[fearceol]

I have the Todd Johnson "Technique Builders" DVD and find it very good. It does not cover slap.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=todd+johnson+technique&_sacat=0