Encyclopedia of Scales & Modes for Electric Bass


Book Description

A master catalog of major, minor, pentatonic, and blues scales in the keys of C, D, E, F, G, A and B. In addition, the Mixolydian, Dorian, Phrygian, and Locrian modes are presented in each key. A fingerboard diagram appears at the top of each page. the scale or mode is shown in numerous positions on the fingerboard, and a riff is shown in notation and tablature utilizing each scale or mode. This comprehensive text also includes charts showing the history of scales and modes, formulas, practice tips, key charts, circle of fifths, and much more.




Mel Bay's Encyclopedia of Scales & Modes for Electric Bass


Book Description

A master catalog of major, minor, pentatonic, and blues scales in the keys of C, D, E, F, G, A and B. In addition, the Mixolydian, Dorian, Phrygian, and Locrian modes are presented in each key. A fingerboard diagram appears at the top of each page. The scale or mode is shown in numerous positions on the fingerboard, and a riff is shown in notation and tablature utilizing each scale or mode. This comprehensive text also includes charts showing the history of scales and modes, formulas, practice tips, key charts, circle of fifths, and much more.




Encyclopedia of Scales, Modes & Melodic Patterns


Book Description

Not just another book of scales and patterns, this is a method that trains the mind, the ears and the fingers to work in perfect synchronization to respond instantaneously to any given chord progression. This ability is of paramount importance to any musician who wants to improvise in the jazz idiom. Leading jazz players have used this method for years, but this is the first time it has been published in book form. the author offers a comprehensive guide to improvisation on any instrument through chord changes in any key. A great source book for dozens of scales from the traditional major and minor forms to the modal scales used by jazz musicians. Even scales from other cultures Arabian, Balinese, Iranian, Hungarian, can be found here. A must-have for any musician who aspires to improvise with authority.




Bass Guitar Scales Encyclopedia


Book Description

Keep the scales you need in easy reach. Scales, modes, pentatonics and more. Never be lost to find a scale again. Bass Guitar Scales Encyclopedia will grow your knowledge of scales and keep those hard to remember scales in easy reach. Now you don't have to keep that information in your head. Just keep Bass Guitar Scales Encyclopedia on your music stand! For each scale, several fingering variations are provided. Looking for a fingering challenge? Try a half/whole-diminished scale starting with your 4th finger! Need a C Sharp Minor Pentatonic? It's in here, too. Scales are MUCH more than mundane exercises. They are the basis for all solos, chords and melodies. No song could exist without them! More than music theory alone, mastering scales is a fundamental step in every guitarist's development. Does it seem impossible, keeping all those scales in your head? Looking for confidence when trying new sonic palettes? Break out of old routines and explore whole new melodic and harmonic palettes. Make solos truly exciting. Look at scales in a whole new way with limitless creative possibilities. Use your new scalar knowledge with confidence! Organized by Key and Scale Type. Find the scale you need quickly. Chapters are organized by the scale root, then the flavor of the scale: Major, Minor, Dominant, Augmented, Diminished, etc. Scales are the backbone of music. They open the door to new melodies and make soloing exciting. In Bass Guitar Scales Encyclopedia, you will find: Modes of major scales Many types of minor scales Scales not derivative of the major scale How to Spell Scales Whole Tone scales Diminished scales and more Complete Chapter Listing: Spelling Scales Scales with Root A Scales with Root A Sharp/B Flat Scales with Root B Scales with Root C Scales with Root C Sharp/D Flat Scales with Root D Scales with Root D Sharp/E Flat Scales with Root E Scales with Root F Scales with Root F Sharp/G Flat Scales with Root G Scales with Root G Sharp/A Flat Chromatic Scales A Must-Have reference guide to guitar scales. All of the scales you use, all in one place Take this important step to real music mastery. Scales are the fundamental building blocks of nearly all music. Don't be left without this important aspect of music theory. The Universe of Scales awaits! Click and buy it now. There's free delivery with Amazon Prime. 182 pages, 8 1/2" by 11" paperback, glossy cover, SeeingMusicBooks.com




Serious Electric Bass


Book Description

Bass basics, major scales and modes, harmonic and melodic minor scales and modes, arpeggio patterns and symmetric scales (whole tone and diminished). Serious Electric Bass is a definitive, comprehensive, user-friendly guide for electric bassists of all levels.




Essential Scales for Electric Bass


Book Description

Scales are one of the foundations of good playing and Essential Scales for Electric Bass is a quick and simple guide for music students of all levels, specifically tackling this important topic. It is designed to help the bass player acquaint himself with using the scales as tools to expand his musical dimension. The book will help any bassist compose riffs and bass lines, enriching the sounds with new and diverse nuances to achieve personal objectives.




Alfred's Basic Bass Scales & Modes


Book Description

This book provides a fast and fun way to learn how to use scales and modes, giving you a strong foundation for your bass playing. Knowing the scales and modes and being able to identify their sounds will give you a better command of the fretboard. The book covers which scale or mode is best to use with each chord, associated musical styles, interval patterns, neck position diagrams, standard music notation, TAB, and much more!




Encyclopedia of Bass Chords, Arpeggios and Scales


Book Description

This is a very valuable study and reference book for the bass player. Four different scale and chordal arpeggio forms are shown for each major, minor, and dominant seventh chord. In each key the basic I-IV-V7 chord progression is shown in four different locations on the bass fingerboard. Also included are whole tone and chromatic scales. Finally, numerous movable chordal arpeggio forms are presented on 12 types of chords.




Left-Handed Bass Guitar Scales Encyclopedia


Book Description

Attention Lefties! Keep the scales you need in easy reach. Scales, modes, pentatonics and more. Never be lost to find a scale again. Left-Handed Bass Guitar Scales Encyclopedia will grow your knowledge of scales and keep those hard to remember scales in easy reach. Now you don't have to keep that information in your head. Just keep Left-Handed Bass Guitar Scales Encyclopedia on your music stand! For each scale, several fingering variations are provided. Looking for a fingering challenge? Try a half/whole-diminished scale starting with your 4th finger! Need a C Sharp Minor Pentatonic? It's in here, too. Scales are MUCH more than mundane exercises. They are the basis for all solos, bass lines, chords and melodies. No song could exist without them! More than music theory alone, mastering scales is a fundamental step in every bassist's development. Does it seem impossible, keeping all those scales in your head? Looking for confidence when trying new sonic palettes? Break out of old routines and explore whole new melodic and harmonic palettes. Make solos truly exciting. Look at scales in a whole new way with limitless creative possibilities. Use your new scalar knowledge with confidence! Organized by Key and Scale Type. Find the scale you need quickly. Chapters are organized by the scale root, then the flavor of the scale: Major, Minor, Dominant, Augmented, Diminished, etc. Scales are the backbone of music. They open the door to new melodies and make soloing exciting. In Left-Handed Bass Guitar Scales Encyclopedia, you will find: Modes of major scales Many types of minor scales Scales not derivative of the major scale How to Spell Scales Whole Tone scales Diminished scales and more Complete Chapter Listing: Spelling Scales Scales with Root A Scales with Root A Sharp/B Flat Scales with Root B Scales with Root C Scales with Root C Sharp/D Flat Scales with Root D Scales with Root D Sharp/E Flat Scales with Root E Scales with Root F Scales with Root F Sharp/G Flat Scales with Root G Scales with Root G Sharp/A Flat Chromatic Scales A Must-Have reference guide to guitar scales. All of the scales you use, all in one place Take this important step to real music mastery. Scales are the fundamental building blocks of nearly all music. Don't be left without this important aspect of music theory. The Universe of Scales awaits! Click and buy it now. There's free delivery with Amazon Prime. 182 pages, 8 1/2" by 11" paperback, glossy cover, SeeingMusicBooks.com




Jimmy Haslip's Melodic Bass Library


Book Description

An indispensable book on scales and modes for the bass guitarist. The lessons contain diatonic, modal, pentatonic, whole tone, and diminished scales as well as modes of both the harmonic and melodic minor scales, Eastern, Middle Eastern, and other exotic scales of Jimmy's own invention.