Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Acoustic Bass http://elderly.com/list/newitems?catlist=220 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:45:06 -0500 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:45:06 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com Though there are many fine scale books on the market, none of them are really for INSIDE the scales to explore the various intervals, harmonized scales in triads and diatonic 7ths, and neighbor tones to achieve some chromaticism. This book helps to employ multiple-use scales (modes) by superimposing them over the given chords to expand and color them. A variety of chord progressions, taken from various forms, are used in the ideas for soloing with a complete analysis. Covers harmonized scales of the major, ascending melodic minor and the harmonic minor. Explains how to go inside the scales, the nomenclature of each, such as the various intervals, neighbor tones, triads and diatonic 7ths that the scales generate, and most importantly, how to employ them in a music situation, such as soloing, rhythm section and composition. Standard notation and bass TAB. Free audio downloads available. Intermediate. ($24.99) ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21075.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21075.htm Fingerstyle funk bass playing can be found in many styles of modern music: funk, soul, fusion, contemporary jazz, hip-hop, pop, and dance. This focuses on advanced rhythmic studies. Loaded with grooves and funky progressions. The audio files feature all of the examples recorded with a full band, as well as play-along tracks. Bass clef and tablature. Free audio files available. Beginners. 32 pp. ($15.00) ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21443.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21443.htm A variety of grooves (open string, octave, hammer-on) that range from old school to contemporary are presented. Rhythmic studies and rhythm section awareness are also a focal point. Working with space and complicated kicks is a major part of this style. Includes play-alongs, and a section that focuses on music theory and interesting scale options. In bass clef 4 and tablature. Free audio downloads available. Beginning. 34 pp. ($15.00) ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21444.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21444.htm Book/CD set. At the heart of great funk bass playing is rhythm, and that is the focus of this book. Includes exercises and examples that will solidify your command of sixteenth notes, syncopation, and other funky rhythmic concepts. Also learn the two essential techniques - fingerstyle, and slap & pop - and others like double thumping and double plucking. Also scales, chords, sample bass lines, more. Note/tab. 127 pp. ($19.95) ]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-32659.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-32659.htm This easy-to-use, step-by-step method will prepare you to play bass in any musical style. Beginning with a review of the fretboard and reading standard notation in the bass clef, lessons progress in a logical order through scales, intervals, chords, and progressions including tritone substitutions, secondary chords and modulations. Notation only. 95 pp. ($12.95) ]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-33499.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-33499.htm Book/CD set. The official books of the popular Camp Jam Summer Rock Camps, this series takes the aspiring rock musician from beginner level to playing in a rock 'n' roll band in no time at all! Developed by some of the greatest in the business, including Peter Stroud, Tim Smith, Jim Peterik, and Liberty DeVitto, they are packed with essential playing techniques that can be learned quickly and easily. Note/tab. MP3 CD. 59 pp. ($19.95) ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/12-100004.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/12-100004.htm Book/CD pack. With easy-to-read exercises, numerous illustrations and inspiring photos of great bass players, this is the perfect "next step" for bassists who have already mastered the basics. This book covers: scales, arpeggios, slides and slapping, 12 bar blues, straight eight blues, heavy rock/blues, funk grooves and riffs; as well as rock, blues, shuffle and U2-style bass patterns. The 75 track CD contains demos and play-alongs for each lesson. Note/tab. 48 pp. ($12.95) ]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/01-981596.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/01-981596.htm Book/CD set. Examines the use of chords and chord/melody in performance, arranging, composing and the development and exploration of new techniques. From using chords to enhance and embellish your groovin' bass lines, to developing a comping style to perform with an ensemble and finally to create solo arrangements and compositions for practice and performance. A step-by-step tutorial into the techniques, theory and practical application of solo bass. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 62 pp. ($19.99) ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20845BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20845BCD.htm Book/CD pack. A comprehensive collection of grooves in a variety of styles including blues, jazz, rock, funk, R&B, reggae, country, Latin and more. These are the styles you'll need to know if you want steady work as a respected bass player. The grooves in this book are intended to capture the essence of each style, giving you a solid grasp of what they sound like and how you should make the music feel when you play. Endorsed by Stuart Hamm, Brian Bromberg, Alexis Sklarevski, Rocco Prestia and others. CD includes all 150 grooves for demo and play-along. Note/tab. 96 pp. ($19.99) ]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-696028.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-696028.htm Book/DVD set. Learn bass basics, blues and rock. Teaches tapping, harmonics, and slap & pop techniques; explore different equipment and sounds; work rhythmically with a drummer; learn to read standard music notation and TAB. 3+ hours of complete DVD instruction. 126 pp. ($29.95) ]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-31439.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-31439.htm