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Hal Leonard Bass Guitar Chords Book
84 of the most popular chords for bass guitar, including finger placement, note construction, chromatic charts, and most commonly used bass scales. Also has helpful explanation of common 2-5-1 progression and the chords in all keys. 4 pages.
Mel Bay Easiest Electric Bass Book
A concise, easy-to-understand bass method in notation and tablature.
Music Sales Bass Guitar Scale Manual Book
This complete manual includes scales, exercises, and rock and blues progressions in all the important keys. Can be used by beginning through advanced bassists. Standard notation and tablature. The book also includes a full-color note-finder poster. 144 pages.
Mel Bay Note Reading Studies for Bass Book
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The studies in this book progress from beginning to professional levels and represent a variety of styles that bass players are likely to encounter in the real world. 79 pages.
Hal Leonard Arpeggios for Bass Book
Published by Musicians Institute Press. This book covers triad and seventh chord arpeggios, patterns covering the entire 4-string neck, easy-to-use fretboard diagrams, inversions, and more. Tab. 88 pages.
Hal Leonard Bass Arpeggio Finder by Chad Johnson Book
Learn to play arpeggios on the bass with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book, a supplement to the Hal Leonard Bass Method or any other bass method.
Bill Edwards Publishing Bass Logic Book
Bass Logic presents the same approach that made Fretboard Logic a #1 bestseller for guitar players. With these lessons, you can study at your own pace in order to amplify your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.
Alfred Billy Sheehan: Basic Bass Book
Billy Sheehan, one of the true masters of the bass, shows you all you need to know to start playing right away.
Walrus Productions Bass Chord Note Mini Chart
Handy poster packed with 56 different chord note charts for bass. Looks great by itself, or frame it for your studio or home. 8-1/2" x 11".