Bass Resources in Books/Tab - Theory/Fundamentals

1. Bass Fitness An Exercising Handbook by Joaquin des Pres (5.0 Stars · 6 Reviews)
   This is a No Nonsense Exercising Handbook! The exercises within the handbook are designed to get your hand into Excellent playing shape!
   URL: http://www.josquindespres.com
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 2053 Hits · Posted on 5/25/2003 by Clifton Jackson (35557)
   
2. Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine (5.0 Stars · 6 Reviews)
   One of the best theory books ever written!
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 970 Hits · Posted on 5/1/2000 by Chris Tarry (1920)
   
3. Building Walking Bass Lines by Ed Friedland (5.0 Stars · 3 Reviews)
   This is a book for the more serious bass player who enjoys walking bass style or who has a leaning towards Jazz.
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 1053 Hits · Posted on 1/28/2006 by Derek Still (14266)
   
4. Serious Electric Bass by Joel Di Bartolo (5.0 Stars · 3 Reviews)
   "The Bass Player's Complete Guide To Scales And Chords" Provides an in-depth look at intervallic structuring, chords, tetrachords, scales, etc.
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 793 Hits · Posted on 9/30/2002 by Michael Odle (1750)
   
5. Slap It! by Tony Oppenheim (5.0 Stars · 3 Reviews)
   Instructional book for teaching beginners how to slap.
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 580 Hits · Posted on 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7542)
   
6. The Bass Bible by Paul Westwood (5.0 Stars · 3 Reviews)
   A guide to all styles of playing.All examples are in notation and tab and a large amount are featured on 2 cds.The examples are brief and great for playing along to.
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 1088 Hits · Posted on 7/18/2000 by Gordon Clayton (1312)
   
7. The Complete Electric Bass Player - Book 1: The Method by Chuck Rainey (5.0 Stars · 3 Reviews)
   An amazing book for beginning bassists. A must have for do-it-yourself bassists.
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 1785 Hits · Posted on 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7542)
   
8. Bass Fitness An Exercise Handbook by Joaquin des Pres (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   Book filled with finger exercises.
   URL: http://www.activebass.com/resources/revmain.asp?i=4949
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 1493 Hits · Posted on 12/15/2003 by Eric Walker (287)
   
9. Bass Guitar For Dummies by Patrick Pfeiffer (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   An excellent book for beginning/inermediate bassists
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 746 Hits · Posted on 11/7/2005 by Adam Stock (234)
   
10. Bass Sessions Book I And II by Karyn Quinn (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    A "Comprehensive Method for Individual or Group Study." Hear the bass line AND play along with the accompaniment tape.
    Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 943 Hits · Posted on 1/23/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    
11. Berklee Practice Method: Bass by Rich Appleman and John Repucci Repucci (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    A book focused on teaching you how to play in a band. Covers a number of different styles including rock, funk, jazz, blues, swing, and bossa nova. Also includes topics like improvisation, theory and technique, and rhythmic interpretation. Includes a CD.
    Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 857 Hits · Posted on 3/30/2002 by Joel Nelson (6576)
    
12. Building Walking Bass Line by Ed Friedland (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    AMAZING book on how to walk. Seriously. MUST-HAVE.
    URL: http://www.halleonard.com/
    Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 1490 Hits · Posted on 12/28/2004 by Nick Odermatt (7542)
    
13. Elementary Rudiments Of Music by Barbara Wharram (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    Study of Theory at the Royal Conservatory of Music book. Scales, Intervals, Chords and Cadences, Time,and Terms.
    Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 264 Hits · Posted on 12/27/2005 by Jennifer Johnson (88)
    
14. Fast Track Bass 1 by Blake Neely (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    This book is for every beginner!!
    Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 868 Hits · Posted on 6/5/2001 by Inactive Member
    
15. Instant Bass by Danny Morris (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    This book is broken down into ten lessons beginning with what each open string should sound like to playing octaves. A CD in included.
    URL: http://www.halleonard.com
    Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 545 Hits · Posted on 12/9/2001 by Donna Grund (2352)
    
16. Mel Bay's Complete Jazz Bass Book by Earl Gately (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    This book lives up to it's title. It is useful for any skill level. This book teaches everything from reading notation to which chords go best with which modes.
    URL: http://www.melbay.com
    Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 531 Hits · Posted on 8/28/2003 by Travis Wichman (99)
    
17. "16th Note Subdivisions" Bass by Jeffrey Thomas (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Lesson with HD Video and Notation Detailed explanation of 16th note counting or Rhythmic Code played slowly with a metronome, right hand finger combinations of i-m, m-i, m-a, a-m, i-a & a-i www.jeffrey-thomas.com
    URL: http://jeffrey-thomas.com
    Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 381 Hits · Posted on 3/1/2011 by Jeffrey Thomas (9)
    
18. 5-String Bass Scales & Modes by Brian Emmel (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    The most comprehensive and complete scale book written especially for the 5-string-bass.
    URL: http://brianemmel.com/books--dvds.html
    Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 266 Hits · Posted on 10/14/2010 by Brian Emmel (41)
    
19. 5-String Bass,Scales,Modes And Chords by Brian Emmel (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    A book delving into scalesmodes and chords on the 5-string bass.
    Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 3003 Hits · Posted on 7/9/2001 by Steve Rosenka (423)
    
20. Bass Fretboard Basics - Guitar (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    A great book that teaches you the construction of arpeggios, scales, and intervals.
    Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · 1382 Hits · Posted on 7/25/2001 by Jon Johnson (116)