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Chris is a popular instructional bass book author. All of his method books have been released internationally by Mel Bay Publications. Please Click on book image to go link to Mel Bay Publications store. |
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GETTING INTO SLAP BASS-(2006) #MB21273BCD A book for the slap rookies. This is a must before students try Percussive Slap Bass, Modal Slap Bass, or Slap Bass For Five & Six String Bass. |
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100 R&B SOUL GROOVES FOR BASS-(2006) #MB20960 This book focuses on Motown, 1960's funk, and fusion grooves. Play along cd features Keith Hurrell on drums and Chris playing piccolo bass and regular bass. Featured on Mel Bay's 2006 Fall hot list. |
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PERCUSSIVE SLAP BASS-(1996) #MB95703BCD This book/cd set features advanced percussive slap bass techniques. Grooves to chops. The "rhythm section workout" features a bass & drum duet with Buffalo NY drummer Jim Linsner. |
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REGGAE GROOVES FOR ELECTRIC BASS-(1998) #MB96722BCD This book/cd set is all about the groove and pocket. There is a strong focus on the rhythmic uniqueness of reggae bass (crossing the bar line, option not to play on the down beat, option not to start on the root, etc). This book was featured in Bass Player Magazine's April 1998 issue as the pick of the month. It was also featured as part of Bass Player Magazine's December 1998 cover story "The best of the year." This book is on the Mel Bay best seller list. The play along cd features all the examples recorded with and without bass. Band: Kip Packard-guitar, Brad Newell-guitar, and Greg Gascon-drums. |
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BASS STYLES MADE EASY-(Dec.2005) #MB21191BCD This book has something for everyone. It features : Rock & Roll, Chicago Blues, R&B, Jazz Swing, Funk, Reggae, Bossa Nova Jazz, Zydeco, Gospel, Ska, Rock a Billy, Country, Alternative, Heavy Metal, Soul, Punk, Bluegrass, Classical, and Two Hand Tapping. The cd is set up with a full band with bass mix and play along mix. The band features Kip Packard-guitar and Bill Moehnke on drums. |
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SLAP BASS FOR FIVE & SIX STRING BASS-(2005) #MB98090BCD This book is a follow up to Percussive Slap Bass. It takes the percussive slap technique and puts it on five and six string bass. Advanced techniques that would be a great workout for most bassists. Not for starters. Featured in Bass Player Magazine May 2005. Also featured on Mel Bay's spring 2005 Hot List. |
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100 FRETLESS BASS WORKOUTS- (2004) #MB20702BCD Fretless bass is very different than fretted bass. I think of them as different instruments. This book focuses on intonation workouts and fretless technique. The technique is very similar to upright bass technique. Featured in Bass Player Magazine April 2005 and on Mel Bay's July 2004 hotlist. Featured in Bass Inside Magazine December 2005. |
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50 TWO HAND TAPPING WORKOUTS FOR BASS- (2003) #MB99365BCD This book features a variety of tapping techniques (easy to difficult). It also applies tapping to jazz and blues changes. Featured in Bass Inside Magazine (2003). There are two editions of this book in print. One features tab and one with tab & bass clef. |
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FAMOUS JAZZ BASS CHORD PROGRESSIONS- (2002) #MB98582 This book covers the music theory behind walking bass lines. It also features a band on the cd with a play along mix. Features many common jazz chord progressions. Two editions in print tab/chart only and bass cleff/chart. BAND: Joshua Bland-piano, Steve McMurray-drums. |
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50 MODAL SLAP BASS WORKOUTS- (2003) MB#99364BCD This book combines slap bass with music theory. It was made to help bassists understand the music theory behind slap bass. When you understand the theory then you can apply slap patterns to any type of music. Two additions in print.
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100 ROCK & ROLL WORKOUTS FOR BASS-(2004) MB20703BCD This book is loaded with classic rock n roll bass patterns. Featured in Bass Player Magazine March 2005. Also featured on Mel Bay's July 2004 hot list. Featured in Bass Inside Magazine December 2005. |
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BUILDING AMAZING BASS TECHNIQUE-(2000) #MB98434BCD This book is all about speed building with finger style technique. Chop building exercises with some music theory. Three editions in print: tab only, bass clef, and Japanese edition. |
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BASS WARM UPS-(2000) #MB98433BCD Great book for the bass rookie. Scales, modes, and other good habit builders. Three editions in print tab, bass clef, and Japanese. |
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FAMOUS BLUES & ROCK PROGRESSIONS FOR BASS-(2002) MB#98583BCD Have you ever wondered what makes one blues style different from another? This book shows by example. Chicago styles, Memphis, New Orleans, Zydeco, Delta, Country, etc. This book also explains the history behind the blues and rock n roll. The cd features a full band and a play along mix. Band: Kane Daily-guitar, King Dog Pete Edstrom-guitar, Rick Wahlers-guitar, Kip Packard-guitar, Steve Seydler-keys, John Scanlon-keys, Fred Piscop-keys, Carlton Stewart-harp, Greg Gascon-drums, Keith Hurrell-drums. |
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SLAP BASS MADE EASY-(2006) #MB21272BCD This book covers a wide range of slap techniques. It takes the student from the basics right up to soloing. Book also covers upright slap technique and history of slap. Featured on Spring 2006 Mel Bay hot list. Featured on Mel Bay's Summer 2006 hot list. |
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BLUES BASS MADE EASY-(2006) #MB91192BCD Book designed around the play along cd. Features full band. Focuses on a variety of blues styles and demonstrates the difference between them with patterns and progressions. Band: Clint Warner Band. Featured on Mel Bay Summer 2006 hot list. Featured on Spring 2006 Mel Bay hot list. Featured on Mel Bay's Spring 2006 hot list. |
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| THE ULTIMATE SKA BOOK #MB20461BCD This is all about Ska bass. Techniques and serious rhythmic studies. BAND: Pete Edstrom-guitar Keith Hurrell-drums | |
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