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...

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...

Enjoy the Double Bass, Vol 1 & 2Double Bass Method with Piano Accompaniment Book/CDThis 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.)...

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...

A Play-Along book/CD set can be a great way to practice and learn the popular songs of your favorite genre. This set is focused on Standards, and features an amazing list of big band arrangements that you'll surely recognize. The book features...

A Play-Along book/CD set can be a great way to practice and learn the popular songs of your favorite genre. This set is focused on Swing Favorites, and features a great song list of popular songs that you'll love. The book features transcription of 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...

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...

In this information-packed DVD, bassist Ed Friedland reveals the technical and stylistic details behind professional jazz upright performance. Through live band demonstrations and detailed, step-by-step analysis, Ed shows you how to: Develop stylistic...