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Embark on an exciting musical adventure with Alfred Music's incredible method to learn bass. Suitable for beginners of all ages, this book unlocks a world of musical knowledge. Start with the basics - learn how to buy a bass guitar, tune and hold it, master fingering and picking styles, and get familiar with standard musical notation and tablature. Lesson by lesson, you'll play different notes, scales, and bass lines, while continuously enhancing your understanding of notation and TAB. Explore various musical styles like rock, Heavy Metal, Blues, country, and jazz. Towards the end, learn to play from chord sheets and add your unique touch to musical creations. After finishing the book, you'll be able to play from popular bass TAB folios and join a band. The book comes with useful reference resources such as TAB licks, bass fingerboard charts, complete chord charts, and photos of hand positions. The accompanying video features educator Jared Meeker teaching every lesson and performing all the songs. The online media includes TNT 2 software for customized audio practice. Slow down tracks, isolate and loop parts, and change tempos and keys. Let Alfred Music be your guide on this musical journey.
Using this product is easy. First, start reading the book from the beginning to learn the fundamentals of bass playing. When it comes to practical parts, follow the instructions and try to play along. Refer to the TAB licks, bass fingerboard chart, and complete chord chart whenever you need. Watch the accompanying video with educator Jared Meeker to learn better. Use the TNT 2 software in the online media to customize your practice. Slow down difficult parts, isolate sections you want to focus on, and change the tempo or key as needed. As for maintenance, keep your bass guitar in a dry and clean place. Wipe it regularly to prevent dust and dirt. When not in use, store it in a proper case. And don't forget to check the strings regularly and replace them when they are worn out. Have fun learning and playing the bass!
