Acoustic Bass

Rob Wasserman, David Grisman
Award-winning bassist Rob Wasserman teaches several acoustic bass styles, including his own speciality, "Dawg" music, the blend of bluegrass, swing, Latin and jazz he developed with David Grisman. Rob thoroughly covers the basics--holding the bass, hand positions, picking technique, tuning, scale exercises--then moves on to improvisation, back-ups, runs, chords, more.Songs: Banks Of The Ohio, 16/16, Dawgma, Fanny Hill ... Read More
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All Star Bluegrass Jam Along for Bass

Todd Phillips, With Matt Flinner and David Grier
Here is a fabulous collection of twenty-one "must know" bluegrass songs and instrumentals, created especially for learning players by some of the world's top bluegrass artists. Each of the five book/CDs in this new series highlights one of the instruments of a standard Bluegrass band. This one features the spectacular bass playing of Todd Phillips. The band ... Read More
Book + CD
$19.95

Beginning Electric Bass Fun Package

Rick Danko, Roly Salley

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First, get started with Roly Salley:If you've always wanted to play those infectious grooves and bass lines that are so essential to a successful band, this clear, easy-to-follow course will get you started the right way. Veteran player Roly Salley provides all the tools you'll need to get a jump-start on the bass guitar. You'll be ... Read More
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Bluegrass Bass - Two-Video Set

Mark Schatz
This master bassist will have you playing bluegrass classics in no time! Using a clear, easy-to-follow method, Mark Schatz demonstrates the techniques needed to play most songs and instrumentals in the bluegrass repertory. Read More
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Bluegrass Bass - Video 1

Mark Schatz

Beginning

A master bassist teaches you how to build a pure bluegrass sound from the bottom up! Mark Schatz will have you playing the bass parts to bluegrass classics, even if you haven't played the bass before. Using his clear, easy-to-follow teaching method, he demonstrates the techniques necessary to accompany many of the classic songs and instrumentals in the bluegrass ... Read More
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Bluegrass Bass - Video 2

Mark Schatz

Intermediate Level

Bassist Mark Schatz continues the dynamic teaching method he’s designed to enable you to build a great sound and accompany any bluegrass band. This second volume, designed for an intermediate player, guides you through the musical subtleties and rhythmic variations that will distinguish your playing and enable you to provide the bottom end of a bluegrass ensemble. Mark teaches important ... Read More
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Bluegrass Jamming

Pete Wernick

A Guide for Newcomers and Closet Pickers

Pete Wernick now has the perfect solution for novice bluegrass players who want to start jamming, or for any picker wanting to build experience and confidence. He has gathered several top musicians to create a "virtual jam session" that players of any level can get in on. Here's an opportunity to participate in this wonderful activity, and get ready ... Read More
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Bluegrass Jamming - Intermediate Level

Pete Wernick
Here's a full-to-the-brim video made especially for bluegrass pickers who want to take their jamming ability to the next level. It will help you build your repertoire and will vastly improve your confidence so you can join in and jam in any situation. In this carefully organized session led by Pete "Dr. Banjo" Wernick, a professional bluegrass band plays ... Read More
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Bluegrass Slow Jam for the Total Beginner

Pete Wernick

A Super-Easy, No-Fail Play-Along Session

Anyone, with any instrument, can get into this bluegrass jam session, even if you've never tried it before. All you need to know are four basic chords (G, C, D and A) to be able to play along with the band! This video will give you the practice and the confidence you'll need to join a real jam ... Read More
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Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass Two-Video Set

Todd Phillips
On Lesson One, Todd familiarizes you with your instrument, shows you how to play with good tone and timing, and provides you with the essential techniques you'll need to eliminate unnecessary stress on your body and hands. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work will guide you in visualizing the geometric grid of notes on the fingerboard as Todd ... Read More
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Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass - Video 1

Todd Phillips

Lesson One

Whether you intend to play bluegrass, country, pop or jazz, your success in acoustic bass playing will rely on good technique and a solid musical foundation. On this outstanding lesson, Todd Phillips gets beginning players off to a great start with his step-by-step, hands-on approach to the instrument. It's important to have your bass set up properly, and Todd ... Read More
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Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass-Video 2

Todd Phillips

Lesson Two

This lesson brings a beginning bass player firmly into intermediate territory with the teaching of minor scales, leading tones, a variety of time signatures and more complex chord changes. Todd Phillips provides invaluable exercises to help you strengthen and stretch your fingers and develop strong rhythmic technique. Important advice is then given about how to function as a bassist in ... Read More
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