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Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring In G
Here is the basso continuo of this great piece by J.S. Bach. It is played in 9/8 time at a moderate speed.
Classical · Intermediate · 10146 Hits · 4.93/5 (15 ratings) · Last modified: 4/13/2009
 
Am Scale Alternative Warmup Part III
Warming up in thirds...
Classical · Intermediate · 4696 Hits · 5.00/5 (14 ratings) · Last modified: 11/7/2004
 
Fur Elise
Accurate transcription with a fingering that actually works.
Classical · Intermediate · 6842 Hits · 5.00/5 (15 ratings) · Last modified: 12/27/2007
 
Handel Flute Sonata VII In F: Allegro
Here is an example of a classic Baroque bassline, chock full o' triads in all positions. Learn the bass line, then mute it and accompany the melody, or play a duet with a guitarist! UPDATE: Includes link to music notation (requires free viewer)
Classical · Intermediate · 9464 Hits · 5.00/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 7/8/2001
 
Classical Alternate Picking
An impressive classical exercise to show off to your mates.
Classical · Intermediate · 5219 Hits · 5.00/5 (8 ratings) · Last modified: 9/18/2002
 
Bach's Invention #1
Bach is great for all bassists to get a better idea how to move around to different chord and key changes.
Classical · Advanced · 8482 Hits · 5.00/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 7/27/2005
 
Just For Fingures
Good warm up!!!!!take it slow...
Classical · Advanced · 4614 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 9/30/2001
 
Tremelo Picking
Classical Guitar Tremelo Technique
Classical · Intermediate · 3011 Hits · 4.83/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 6/27/2003
 
Water Music In C Major
Heres a little composition in C major.
Classical · Intermediate · 3999 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 7/12/2002
 
Good King Wenceslas
A fine norwegian christmas tune, to play for your loved ones when the holidays come about.
Classical · Intermediate · 2275 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 11/28/2002
 
Christmas - Deck The Halls
The classic Christmas song arranged in double stops for bass guitar
Classical · Advanced · 2078 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 12/13/2008
 
Cauterize
12. Cauterize (#14024)
by Henry Thomas (59)
My pappy took me down bby the fishing hole and told mea story
Classical · Intermediate · 1939 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 3/7/2004
 
Melody In A
A Little Piece I wrote. I like it. MAybe you will too. And if you don't, well...I wrote it at 2:00 in the morning. Enjoy
Classical · Intermediate · 1874 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 4/27/2003
 
Partita #3 In E Major
This is a nice sounding piece. Will help you learn how to play high notes without looking at the fretboard.
Classical · Intermediate · 1667 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 5/2/2003
 
Stomping Grounds
Victor wooten
Classical · Intermediate · 1559 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 2/26/2005
 
A Days Reverie
A nice melody for you, meant for but one bass.
Classical · Advanced · 7790 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 9/27/2002
 
Allegro For Cello
Allegro for Cello by Antonio Vivaldi. A good practice piece.
Classical · Intermediate · 7384 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/16/2004
 
Chopin's Waltz Op.69 No.2
This is one of my favorite waltzes by chopin, so I decided to trascribe it to tab for all to learn
Classical · Expert · 4185 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/18/2004
 
Bach Riff
Inspired short riff after practicing the invention by bach
Classical · Beginner · 2474 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 1/14/2007
 
Prelude In G Major, BWV 1007
From the first suite of J.S. Bach's Six Suites for Cello Solo, BWV 1007-1012
Classical · Advanced · 2288 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/13/2009
 
MARIA ANNE
EASY AND COOL
Classical · Intermediate · 2211 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 3/15/2002
 
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
More 19th century Christmas classics
Classical · Advanced · 2124 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 12/13/2008
 
Du Gamla, Du Fria - Version 3,14
The ultimate version of the swedish national antheme. It doesn't get any better than this.
Classical · Beginner · 1772 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/26/2002
 
Von In B
This is a classical piece I wrote. It's fun to play so enjoy! Take it slow and then work your way up with it and play it as fast as you want. Bye.
Classical · Advanced · 1606 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/19/2003
 
The Dark Side
Can you remember the first time this theme is introduced?
Classical · Advanced · 1587 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/11/2009
 
Handels Air, From Water Works
Very difficult range, in fact, much of the inner voices, and ties had to be eliminated. Notice the dotted eight notes, slash sixteenth that is prevelent. this transcription is dedicated to dave and his good horn pipe.
Classical · Advanced · 1021 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 3/30/2008
 
Beethoven- Ode To Joy
A classic, tabbed as a more challenging solo piece or a duet, on page one. The following pages include a piano track and a bass track.
Classical · Advanced · 3961 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/19/2007
 
Funeral March In D Minor
This has a russian feel to it.
Classical · Beginner · 3417 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/22/2002
 
Vivace From Sonata In A Minor
This was my solo on saxophone last year and i transposed it and i can play it on bass now. Have fun.
Classical · Advanced · 3371 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 3/18/2002
 
Prelude To Prelude #1 In C Major
A slight variation to the opening bars in Bach's "Prelude..." which I copped from the 'J.S.Bach for Bass' book. I'm more blues/rootsy/soul/funky but this is a cool book you might enjoy. Have fun....
Classical · Beginner · 2697 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 4/20/2002
 
Bach Two-Part Invention #13
This is a duet based on J.S. Bach's 2-part invention #13 in A Minor. Like the Irish fiddle tunes I've transcribed for bass, Bach's music builds technique.
Classical · Advanced · 2213 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/1/2008
 
Beethoven 9
Bass line to the all time favorite, beethoven 9
Classical · Expert · 1834 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 10/14/2007
 
Bach - Little Prelude #5 In E
This is a two-part prelude by Bach. The right-hand piano part is the Main Sequence, the left-hand piano part is the Secondary Sequence. Enjoy!
Classical · Advanced · 1747 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/7/2008
 
Nine Lives
34. Nine Lives (#20871)
by Ben DiGilio (682)
Did I catch a "niner" in there? Were you calling from a walkie-talkie?
Classical · Intermediate · 1531 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/9/2006
 
Harmonic FUSION
BEGINNING OF A PIECE A FREIND STARTED ON PIANO,I ADDED BASS AND THIS IS HOW IT STARTS,CAN BE PLAYED ANY TEMPO I LIKE IT UPTEMPO OF COURSE.
Classical · Intermediate · 1402 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 8/15/2004
 
Prelude In A Minor
A short prelude in the key of A minor
Classical · Intermediate · 1327 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 2/3/2010
 
THE MELODY OF A BROKEN PROMISE
MELODIC AND AGIAN VERY FASCINATING
Classical · Advanced · 1121 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/30/2006
 
Hammer On
Every other note is a hammer on. Left hand alternates a slap and pop (very light so it sounds like its a fingerstroke if possible)
Classical · Advanced · 995 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 11/26/2004
 
Cider! Yea I Do Like A Tipple
Just a tune.!
Classical · Beginner · 964 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/29/2008
 
Classical Fall
A simple bass line based on a moveabkle major scale.
Classical · Intermediate · 937 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/10/2006