Bass Resources in Books/Tab - Other

1. Standing In The Shadows Of Motown by Allan Slutsky (5.0 Stars · 3 Reviews)
   A book about the amazing James Jamerson who played bass on countless motown hits.The book tells his life story and has loads of transcriptions of his basslines which range from simple to incredibly complex
   Books/Tab: Other · 2032 Hits · Posted on 12/26/2000 by Gordon Clayton (1312)
   
2. Zen Guitar by Philip Toshio Sudo (5.0 Stars · 3 Reviews)
   This book is 188 pages of "snipets" of zen wisdom and philosophy and how it is relevant to musicians. Most importantly, there is not a single lick or lesson in the entire book!
   Books/Tab: Other · 539 Hits · Posted on 9/28/2000 by Jeff Hinzman (908)
   
3. Afro Cuban Rhythms For Bass by Manny Patino (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   An extensive library of real life bass playing styles in the afro cuban genre.Get ready for the woodshed.It doesn't come easy but well worth it.
   URL: http://home.earthlink.net/~patino/mannypage.htm
   Books/Tab: Other · 1401 Hits · Posted on 7/2/2001 by George Traviani (128)
   
4. Beyond The Bass Clef (The Life And Art Of Bass Playing) by Tony Levin (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   A book of Anecdotes, Instruction, and Essays.
   URL: http://www.tonylevin.com
   Books/Tab: Other · 2639 Hits · Posted on 4/7/2002 by Mark Heath (2437)
   
5. Zen Guitar by Philip Toshio Sudo (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   AWESOME - LIFE CHANGING book about applying the philosophy and discipline of zen to learning to play guitar (or bass, for that matter). Not "how to play guitar", but how to LEARN how to play guitar.
   URL: http://www.maui.net/~zen_gtr
   Books/Tab: Other · 532 Hits · Posted on 11/15/2004 by Peter Risman (1399)
   
6. An Inside Look At Country Bass For Electric And Upright Players by Keith Rosier (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   Bass book for Country players that comes with a CD and uses Tab.
   Books/Tab: Other · 536 Hits · Posted on 4/17/2006 by Derek Still (14266)
   
7. Broken Music by Sting (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   Sting's autobiography/memoir covering his life as a child through to his meteoric fame. This book is more about the person behind the name of Sting rather than about his music. An engrossing read.
   Books/Tab: Other · 493 Hits · Posted on 10/1/2005 by Maurice Carr (37545)
   
8. Building Electric Guitars by Martin Koch (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   A complete guide to making your own custom electric guitar (or bass) in your own home shop.
   URL: http://www.buildyourguitar.com
   Books/Tab: Other · 873 Hits · Posted on 1/9/2005 by K. Michael Lehmkuhl (1477)
   
9. Creative Tips by Taken from Alesis Nano Bass Manual Same (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   I wanted to share something with my fellow bassist. I uses an Alesis Nano Bass on my keyboard, before I got my Roland V Bass. The creative tips they printed make sense to me.
   Books/Tab: Other · 819 Hits · Posted on 12/28/2003 by Mark Cook (79)
   
10. How to Make & Sell Your Own Recording by Diane Rapaport (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    The title says it all. A complete guide to independent recording, and considered "the bible and basic text" of the recording industry. 256 pages.
    Books/Tab: Other · 655 Hits · Posted on 4/27/2000 by ActiveBass
    
11. Jim Morrison by Stephen Davis (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    A biography of the late genius Jim Morrison.
    Books/Tab: Other · 507 Hits · Posted on 10/19/2005 by Austin McCue (1715)
    
12. Latin Bass by David Keif and Goerge Lopez (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Latin and Afro-Cuban Bass and CD package.
    Books/Tab: Other · 496 Hits · Posted on 4/17/2006 by Derek Still (14266)
    
13. Music Law: How To Run Your Band's Business by Richard Stim (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    A good introduction to a wide range of legal and business issues that will confront any band trying to make even a little money, and good advice on how to deal with them.
    Books/Tab: Other · 593 Hits · Posted on 9/12/2003 by K. Michael Lehmkuhl (1477)
    
14. Primus Anthology A Thru N & O Thru Z (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Primus transcription (Bass and Guitar)
    URL: http://www.cherrylane.com
    Books/Tab: Other · 752 Hits · Posted on 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7542)
    
15. Rage Against The Machine: Bass Collection (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    This RATM bass tab collection has 18 songs picked from all of RATM's studio albums...
    Books/Tab: Other · 959 Hits · Posted on 10/18/2002 by Joshua Griffus (800)
    
16. Stone Alone by Bill Wyman (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Well to put it plain and simple it's an indepth history of the Rolling Stones. From Bill's point of view of 28 years as a Stone.
    Books/Tab: Other · 399 Hits · Posted on 12/3/2003 by Steve Macintosh (1443)
    
17. The Complete Electric Bass Player by Chuck Rainey (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    A very good book that starts for the very beginner and progresses to fairly moderate stuff.
    Books/Tab: Other · 970 Hits · Posted on 12/14/2005 by Robin Johnston (92)
    
18. The Modern Rhyming Dictionary - Revised Edition by Gene Lees (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    More than just a book of rhyming words for songwriters and poets, this best-seller has been revised.
    Books/Tab: Other · 310 Hits · Posted on 4/17/2006 by Derek Still (14266)
    
19. Bass Guitar For Dummies by Patrick Pfeifer (4.8 Stars · 9 Reviews)
    An intrudution to the bass guitar and lessons to become an accomplished player. Everthing you will need to to get started and to keep going on bass guitar.
    URL: http://dummies.com/wileycda/dummiestitle/productcd-0764524879.html
    Books/Tab: Other · 1014 Hits · Posted on 8/3/2003 by Jeff Camp (1044)
    
20. 88 Songwriting Wrongs & How To Right Them. by Pat and Pete Luboff (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    A Book on how to spot whats wrong with a song. If you want to get your songs heard - read this one.
    Books/Tab: Other · 579 Hits · Posted on 4/17/2006 by Derek Still (14266)