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Bass Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 978-0-470-53961-3
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360 pages
February 2010
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Introduction.

Part I: The World According to Bass.

Chapter 1: Bass Bass-ics: What Is the Meaning of Bass?

Chapter 2: Gaining the Tools and Skills to Play.

Chapter 3: Reading, ’Riting, and Rhythm.

Part II: The Bass-ics of Playing.

Chapter 4: Warming Up: Getting Your Hands in Shape to Play.

Chapter 5: Understanding Major and Minor Structures.

Part III: Making the Moves, Creating the Grooves.

Chapter 6: Creating the Groove.

Chapter 7: Going Solo: Playing Solos and Fills.

Part IV: Using the Correct Accompaniment for Each Genre.

Chapter 8: Rock On! Getting Down with the Rock Styles.

Chapter 9: Swing It! Playing Styles That Rely on the Triplet Feel.

Chapter 10: Making It Funky: Playing Hardcore Bass Grooves.

Chapter 11: Sampling International Flavors: Bass Styles from Around the World.

Chapter 12: Playing in Odd Meters: Not Strange, Just Not the Norm.

Chapter 13: Groovin’ in a Genre: It’s All About Style!

Part V: Buying and Caring For Your Bass.

Chapter 14: Love of a Lifetime or One-Night Stand? Buying the Right Bass.

Chapter 15: Getting the Right Gear for Your Bass Guitar.

Chapter 16: Changing the Strings on Your Bass Guitar.

Chapter 17: Keeping Your Bass in Shape: Maintenance and Light Repair.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten Innovative Bassists You Should Know.

Chapter 19: Ten Great Rhythm Sections (Bassists and Drummers).

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