Bass Instruction & Education

If you ask, I will always suggest that you start your upright bass adventures by studying with an experienced and schooled teacher. The "Simandl Method" is a very common and well-respected methodology for learning the instrument (with a teacher), and...

Essential Scales, Patterns and ExercisesLegendary, prolific jazz bassist -- and teacher -- Ray Brown reveals his lessons and teaching philosophy in this book. Not really a "beginner's" book, it is a fairly intensive study on finger positions, scales, and...

If you ask, I will always suggest that you start your upright bass adventures by studying with an experienced and schooled teacher. However, I recognize that both geography and cost can get in the way of that method, as quality teachers are not so easy...

Ron Carter is a master at the jazz bass, and has played and recorded with many of the all-time greats of jazz. He's also an in-demand session player and an author of several books on bass technique. In this in-depth book/audio download package, he...

Enjoy the Double BassDouble Bass Method with Piano Accompaniment Book/tracksThis method for learning upright bass has some similarities to the Simandl exercises, but has some guidance for self-learners (the Simandl book has exercises only.) This book,...

Andy McKee has performed for over 25 years with many jazz greats, playing all over the world. He began his career in Philadelphia with musicians like Hank Mobley, Johnny Hartman, Slide Hampton, Clarence “Cee”Sharp and Philly Joe Jones - who...

If you are learning arco - either self-taught or with an instructor's guidance - this is a wonderful guide to help you in your journey. Through many helpful exercises and patterns, this book teaches double bassists techniques to help them master the...

A Play-Along book/CD set can be a great way to practice and learn the popular songs of your favorite genre. This set features the songs of Count Basie, and features 10 arrangements that you'll be able to learn and play along with. The book features...

Slap Technique and the Rudiments of Rockin' String BassWho better to teach the fundamentals of slap bass than someone who has a career spanning from Elvis to Brian Setzer? Johnny Hatton has left quite a impression on the slap bass world over the past 40...

Bluegrass Jamming (DVD)A Guide for Newcomers and Closet PickersThis unique "video jam session" provides you with the opportunity to prepare yourself for "the real thing" - by playing along with this "all star" jam band in the comfort of your own home...

10 great tracks with a play-along CD that lets instrumentalists play as part of a big band. Titles include: Bags' Groove Blue 'N Boogie Blue Train (Blue Trane) Doxy Four Moten Swing Oleo Song for My Father Stolen Moments Straight No Chaser Included...

The Hal Leonard Jazz Bass Method is your complete guide to learning jazz bass. Author Matthew Rybicki guides you through the essential knowledge you need to create your own walking bass lines and improvised solos in the classic jazz style. This...