Bass Resources in Books/Tab - Reference

1. 101 Bass Tips: Stuff All The Pros Know And Use by Gary Willis (5.0 Stars · 4 Reviews)
   A must-have reference for every aspect of bass playing from soloing to amps to strings to adjusting the action. Includes CD for examples and play-along practice tracks.
   Books/Tab: Reference · 9676 Hits · Posted on 3/9/2002 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
   
2. Standing In The Shadows Of Motown by Allan Slutsky (5.0 Stars · 4 Reviews)
   Biography and music of James Jamerson.
   Books/Tab: Reference · 3225 Hits · Posted on 10/7/2000 by John Crosley (7204)
   
3. Bass Fitness by Joaquin des Pres (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   A book full of finger excercises for 4-string bass,but adaptable to 5 and 6-string bass,enough to keep beginners to advanced players busy for a while.
   Books/Tab: Reference · 1204 Hits · Posted on 4/14/2001 by Steve Rosenka (423)
   
4. Bass Guitar For Dummies by Patrick Pfeiffer (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   Instructional Guide to everything that is BASS. From postioning to a list of the ten best Bass Players.
   URL: http://www.wiley.com
   Books/Tab: Reference · 657 Hits · Posted on 11/1/2005 by Toby Holcomb (2323)
   
5. 5-string Bass Complete Book Of Scales,modes And Chords by Brian Emmel (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   This book delves into scales,modes and chords for the 5-string bass. It is written in both standard notation as well as tablature.
   Books/Tab: Reference · 1347 Hits · Posted on 7/11/2001 by Steve Rosenka (423)
   
6. Bass Heroes by Tom Mulhern (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   Styles, stories of 30 of the world`s greatest players sharing their techniques, influences, equipment and opinions on the different aspects of bass playing. From practical advice to musical inspiration from the cats that hold it all together.
   Books/Tab: Reference · 785 Hits · Posted on 7/3/2002 by Bryan Perez (69)
   
7. Dictionary Of Bass Grooves by Sean Malone (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   Very well formatted, and Sean is incredible!
   Books/Tab: Reference · 1381 Hits · Posted on 6/30/2000 by Gerry Vallejos (294)
   
8. Electric Bass Method-1 by Roger Filiberto (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   This book will teach any new bass player how to play. It is a very good book for new bass players. NOTE: NOT IN TABS
   Books/Tab: Reference · 985 Hits · Posted on 3/24/2001 by Tanner Treschuk (76)
   
9. Ibanez: The Untold Story by Paul Specht (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   A very informative historical look at Ibanez/Hoshino. It also provides many specs, pictures, and useful information on their various guitars & basses. Lots of pictures!
   URL: http://ibanez.com
   Books/Tab: Reference · 667 Hits · Posted on 10/17/2005 by Ivan Thuringer (40974)
   
10. Improviser's Bass Method by Chuck Sher (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Method book teaching you both Acoustic Double Bass and Electric Bass Guitar simultaneously.
    Books/Tab: Reference · 149 Hits · Posted on 3/16/2012 by John Crosley (7204)
    
11. Legends Of Rock Guitar by Pete Prown & H.P. Newquist (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    This is simple a very detailed encyclopedia of rock guitarists.
    Books/Tab: Reference · 603 Hits · Posted on 6/29/2006 by Derek Still (14266)
    
12. The Heavy Guitar Bible by Richard Daniels (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    A good overview for the rock oriented player.
    URL: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/0895240661/ref%3dnosim/wannalearncom/002-3048849-0776025
    Books/Tab: Reference · 699 Hits · Posted on 3/9/2005 by Mike Ward (55)
    
13. The Bass Book: A Complete Illustrated History Of Bass Guitars by Tony Bacon (4.5 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    Gives a concise history of the electric bass guitar, from Fender's early experiments to the mid-1990's.
    Books/Tab: Reference · 846 Hits · Posted on 8/27/2002 by K. Michael Lehmkuhl (1477)
    
14. The Bass Player Book by Bass Player Magazine (4.5 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    This book is actually a collection of articles on the most useful aspects in the bass player's arena: technique, electronics, and sound.
    Books/Tab: Reference · 927 Hits · Posted on 9/30/2000 by Jeff Hinzman (908)
    
15. FastTrack Bass Books 1 And 2 by Blake & Jeff Neely & Schroedl (4.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    These are great if you are just starting out, they have cd's with music and bass examples to really set a good foundation for you. If you are new and don't want a teacher right away/ever i highly recommend these.
    URL: www.halleonard.com
    Books/Tab: Reference · 1157 Hits · Posted on 9/14/2001 by Chris Hagen (256)
    
16. 100 Fretless Workouts by CHRIS MATHEOS (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Cover many of the important techniques required to become a good fretless bassist including slides, intonation development, and sustain. The 100 examples are written in bass clef and TAB (to suggest positions). All examples included on companion CD.
    URL: http://www.bassbooks.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=194&cat=under+$10
    Books/Tab: Reference · 827 Hits · Posted on 5/10/2005 by Pete Wallace (14883)
    
17. Bass Guitar Chord Chart (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Easy to read chord digrams with fingerings, for bass guitar.
    Books/Tab: Reference · 724 Hits · Posted on 1/28/2006 by Derek Still (14266)
    
18. Bass Harmonics: New Concepts And Techniques by Dean Peer (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    This is a book on everything from the science and technical aspects of harmonics, to their use, and how to use them.
    Books/Tab: Reference · 1396 Hits · Posted on 12/4/2001 by Dan Pearl (1788)
    
19. Blues, Rock & Funk by Paul Fox (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    "A collection of 90 essential licks/riffs." This has very basic, useful bass lines in blues, rock & funk styles in several keys. A good reference to get you started.
    URL: http://www.alfred.com
    Books/Tab: Reference · 1134 Hits · Posted on 9/8/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    
20. Essential Dictionary Of Music. by Lindsey C Harnsberger (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    A very inexpensive musical dictionary that will answer a lot of a musicians questions, whether they are a begginer or more experienced.
    Books/Tab: Reference · 834 Hits · Posted on 1/19/2003 by Derek Still (14266)