Essential Music Theory for Electric Bass

A beginner, I did play clarinet in hs but I have limited knowledge about stringed instruments. With a few learn how to play basic books and no formal lessons I began jamming with a small group of guitar players who all loved to play with their instruments capoed. They often didn't know what key they were in, no capoe for the bass, I had to figure it out on my own and I found this book very helpful. It is not easy to understand initially but it is helpful if you keep working at understanding the concepts.

As an intermediate bass player trying to learn the stucture of bass music, I have purchased many instructional books. And most of them spoke in a language that was either not clear or over my head. But this book nailed it! The explanations and diagrams were so clear and understandable that it immediately switched the light on in my head. So much so that I found the questions/exercises at the end of each chapter a breeze. Now I know what to and how to practice effectively. This may not be the most comprehensive music theory book on the market but it certainly is an excellent first step.BUY THIS BOOK!

I bought this book for review. It's a good book - clear and well organized, covers the basics thoroughly, quizzes and answers are good for review.

I agree with the reviews hereThis book can be also used for self studyI have other books on music theory for bass, but this one has laid out the concepts in a way that makes sense to grasp by making the connections, etcExercises are also great way to learn the scales, chords, etc and learn your fretboardBuy it ... Use it to practice alone, use it with your teacherJust get it

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This book is worth more than the price. It has helped me tremendously with understanding music theory with my bass. BUY THIS BOOK YOU WON’T REGRET IT.

Taking bass lessons from a local pro. He loves this book and recommends it to new students. Teaches music scales, intervals, chord theory. This stuff sounds dry and boring, but the book makes you interact with it in a way that engages you. Packed full of important information if you're serious about learning more than just what notes to play.

Nice book for beginners.

Bought as a reference source for an enthusiastic beginner who wishes to proceed formally. It is being used in conjunction with other sources and is found to be well written.