Bøger af Kaitie Sly

Beginner Series Bass Method Volume 1 gives you a detailed overview of the bass guitar, accessories, as well as some tips on posture, positioning and technique. With an introduction to music theory, the book includes simple exercises to practice technique and develop a consistent tone. The volume concludes with a selection of rhythm and ear training exercises, and is displayed in both standard notation and bass guitar tablature.

Beginner Series: Bass Method Level V (Volume 5) gives an introduction to the slap bass playing technique and includes more in depth musical theory such as harmonization of the major scale, analyzing progressions, chord inversions, as well as major scale modes. The volume concludes with rhythmic exercises, where cut time and swung 8th notes are explained, followed by ear training exercises.

Beginner Series: Bass Method Level VI (Volume 6) takes an in-depth look at a variety of common chord types as well as some common and odd time signatures. Harmonization of the different types of minor scales is covered, as well as right-hand technique exercises and a section on soloing on the bass guitar. Rhythmic exercises and ear training conclude volume 6.

The Beginner Series has been designed as a guide for those who desire to learn an instrument but have no musical experience. It is an effort made by experienced music educators/ performers from various parts of the world.

Beginner Series Bass Method Volume 2 goes over key signatures and expands on music theory. This book provides the opportunity to practice reading music and applying concepts with several playing exercises. New playing positions are introduced, and an in-depth explanation of intervals and major scales is provided. The volume concludes with a selection of rhythm and ear training exercises.

Beginner Series: Bass Method Level IV (Volume 4) begins to explore the area of the bass neck above the 5th fret, while simultaneously incorporating musical theory within the exercises. Some of the theory in this volume covered includes multirests, double flats and sharps, time signatures, as well as major scale exercises in two octaves using different interval patterns. Pentatonic scales and arpeggios and their uses are introduced. And as in all volumes, a selection of rhythm and ear training exercises is included at the back of the book.

The Beginner Series has been designed as a guide for those who desire to learn an instrument but have no musical experience. It is an effort made by experienced music educators/ performers from various parts of the world.