Jump n Blues Bass Book/CD

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Summary: Jump'n blues bass
Review: An excellent collection of bass lines in tab and standard notation. Arranged in the style of many of the most popular bassists in the genre,giving one example for each of a dozen or so artists.The included CD is arranged with the bass on one side so you can practice with the band by turning the balance full left channel.

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Summary: A great resource for blues bassists
Review: I bought this book and CD not knowing what to expect. I played the CD in the car and it is 22 or so songs, of different musical styles.

When I got home I started playing along and just learned a ton right away. The author goes through myriad bass styles from Stevie Ray Vaughan's bassist to the guy from Blues Brothers (Dunn) and many others. By playing along with the CD which contains a full band you can pick up their styles right away. Plus, it is both in Tab and music and it lays out the chord changes so that you know what key you are playing in.

As a beginning to mid level bass player I would highly recommend this, especially at this low price.

Rating:
Summary: A great resource for blues bassists
Review: I bought this book and CD not knowing what to expect. I played the CD in the car and it is 22 or so songs, of different musical styles.

When I got home I started playing along and just learned a ton right away. The author goes through myriad bass styles from Stevie Ray Vaughan's bassist to the guy from Blues Brothers (Dunn) and many others. By playing along with the CD which contains a full band you can pick up their styles right away. Plus, it is both in Tab and music and it lays out the chord changes so that you know what key you are playing in.

As a beginning to mid level bass player I would highly recommend this, especially at this low price.

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Summary: One of the best written and most useful bass books out there
Review: When I saw Keith Ferguson name checked in the table of contents of Jump n Blues Bass Book, I bought it right away and I'm glad I did. Solid in-the-pocket blues bass techniques with a play along CD that will add to your chops but quick!