Download or read book Todd Johnson Electric Bass Technique Builders written by Todd Johnson and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electric Bass Technique Builders is a logical, organized, and concise method in which Todd teaches how to control the shape, attach, decay, and articulation of the notes you play. Featuring standard notation and TAB for all exercises on topics such as supportive fingering, string skipping, shifting ghost notes, and more, this is an opportunity to learn from a true artist and master of the electric bass!

Download or read book Todd Johnson Electric Bass Technique Builders written by Todd Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Electric Bass Technique Builders is a logical, organized, and concise method in which Todd teaches how to control the shape, attach, decay, and articulation of the notes you play. Featuring standard notation and TAB for all exercises on topics such as supportive fingering, string skipping, shifting ghost notes, and more, this is an opportunity to learn from a true artist and master of the electric bass!" --

Download or read book Todd Johnson Walking Bass Line Module System Vol 2 written by Todd Johnson and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2008-11 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Todd takes learning to play walking bass lines to the next step. Featuring standard notation and TAB for all exercises on topics such as major and minor ii-V-i progressions, modes, fingering systems, and more, this is an opportunity to learn from a true artist and master of the electric bass!

Download or read book Todd Johnson Walking Bass Line Module System Vol 1 written by Todd Johnson and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2008-11 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Todd takes the mystery out of learning to play walking bass lines by breaking it down into small bite-sized chunks that anyone can digest. Featuring standard notation and TAB for all exercises on topics such as strong beat/weak beat theory, ear training, major and minor triads, chromatic approaches, and more, this is an opportunity to learn from a true artist and master of the electric bass!

Download or read book Todd Johnson Walking Bass Line Module System Volume 2 Scale Modules written by Todd Johnson and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Todd takes learning to play walking bass lines to the next step. Featuring standard notation and TAB for all exercises on topics such as major and minor ii-V-i progressions, modes, fingering systems, and more, this is an opportunity to learn from a true artist and master of the electric bass!

Download or read book Todd Johnson Walking Bass Line Module System Volume 1 Triad Modules written by Todd Johnson and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Todd takes the mystery out of learning to play walking bass lines by breaking it down into small bite-sized chunks that anyone can digest. Featuring standard notation and TAB for all exercises on topics such as strong beat/weak beat theory, ear training, major and minor triads, chromatic approaches, and more, this is an opportunity to learn from a true artist and master of the electric bass!

Download or read book Billy Sheenan written by Billy Sheehan and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Billy Sheehan shares the secrets of his signature techniques, including neck bends, tapping, pinch harmonics, and much more! This eye-opening look into the mind of a bass master will add new dimensions to your own playing. 32 pages.

Download or read book The Couch Potato Guitar Workout written by Greg Horne and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2010-09-20 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's face it---we all practice in front of the TV sometimes, so why not make the best of it? The Couch Potato Guitar Workout is a fun, straightforward, no-frills approach to building guitar technique while watching your favorite TV show or just vegging out on the couch. It's perfect for guitarists of all levels and styles looking to develop speed, strength, and accuracy. Learn the proper posture for sitting on a couch while playing guitar, how to practice without driving your couchmate crazy, basic finger mechanics, and even ways to work your flexors and extensors. With tons of exercises and licks to develop your technique in astonishing ways, The Couch Potato Guitar Workout is your ticket to advancing as a guitarist---all while sitting on your couch!

Download or read book Billy Sheehan written by Billy Sheehan and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join legendary artist Billy Sheehan as he reveals the techniques and secrets behind his success as one of the most respected players of all time. Now you can learn to play bass from one of the true masters. 32 pages.

Download or read book Electric Sound written by Joel Chadabe and published by Pearson. This book was released on 1997 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author covers the development of the electronic musical instrument from Thaddeus Cahill's Telharmonium at the turn of the last century to the MIDI synthesizers of the 1990s. --book cover.

Download or read book The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report written by Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report, published by the U.S. Government and the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission in early 2011, is the official government report on the United States financial collapse and the review of major financial institutions that bankrupted and failed, or would have without help from the government. The commission and the report were implemented after Congress passed an act in 2009 to review and prevent fraudulent activity. The report details, among other things, the periods before, during, and after the crisis, what led up to it, and analyses of subprime mortgage lending, credit expansion and banking policies, the collapse of companies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the federal bailouts of Lehman and AIG. It also discusses the aftermath of the fallout and our current state. This report should be of interest to anyone concerned about the financial situation in the U.S. and around the world.THE FINANCIAL CRISIS INQUIRY COMMISSION is an independent, bi-partisan, government-appointed panel of 10 people that was created to "examine the causes, domestic and global, of the current financial and economic crisis in the United States." It was established as part of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009. The commission consisted of private citizens with expertise in economics and finance, banking, housing, market regulation, and consumer protection. They examined and reported on "the collapse of major financial institutions that failed or would have failed if not for exceptional assistance from the government."News Dissector DANNY SCHECHTER is a journalist, blogger and filmmaker. He has been reporting on economic crises since the 1980's when he was with ABC News. His film In Debt We Trust warned of the economic meltdown in 2006. He has since written three books on the subject including Plunder: Investigating Our Economic Calamity (Cosimo Books, 2008), and The Crime Of Our Time: Why Wall Street Is Not Too Big to Jail (Disinfo Books, 2011), a companion to his latest film Plunder The Crime Of Our Time. He can be reached online at www.newsdissector.com.

Download or read book 5 String Bass written by Sharon Ray and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How low can you go? The 5-string bass stretches the limits of normal bass playing to give you notes that are needed for many styles of contemporary music---including gospel, Latin, funk, metal, and pop. This book teaches you how to incorporate the 5th string into all these styles and more. You'll learn how the 5th string can open up new fingering possibilities and allow you to play a wider range of pitches economically---without moving your left hand up and down the neck. Opening your mind to these new possibilities is just a start; the bottom line of playing 5-string is playing notes you can really feel! All examples are notated in both standard music notation and TAB, and the online audio included with the book allows you to hear the examples and play along.

Download or read book John Patitucci written by John Patitucci and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Transcribed). Artist Transcriptions Known for his recording and touring with Chick Corea as well as his own solo works and performing, John has made quite a name for himself in jazz bass guitar. This collection, transcribed by former student Troy Millard, includes 15 songs with solos from his solo albums. Also included is a foreword which gives an in-depth view of John's approach to his music and to his instrument. Features the songs: Growing * Backwoods * Bertha's Bop * On The Corner * and more.

Download or read book Dean Peer s bass harmonics written by Dean Peer and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dean Peer reveals his revolutionary techniques for expanding the range of the bass guitar through the use of "false" and "dual node" harmonics.

Download or read book Songwriting For Dummies written by Dave Austin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proven techniques for songwriting success This friendly, hands-on guide tackles the new face of the recording industry, guiding you through the shift from traditional sales to downloads and mobile music, as well as how you can harness social media networks to get your music "out there." You get basic songwriting concepts, insider tips and advice, and inspiration for writing — and selling — meaningful, timeless songs. Songwriting 101 — get a grip on everything you need to know to write a song, from learning to listen to your "inner voice" to creating a "mood" and everything in between Jaunt around the genres — discover the variety of musical genres and find your fit, whether it's rock, pop, R&B, gospel, country, or more Let the lyrics out — master the art of writing lyrics, from finding your own voice to penning the actual words to using hooks, verses, choruses, and bridges Make beautiful music — find your rhythm, make melodies, and use chords to put the finishing touches on your song Work the Web — harness online marketing and social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and others to get your music heard by a whole new audience Open the book and find: What you need to know before you write a single note Tips on finding inspiration Ways to use poetic devices in lyrics Computer and Web-based shortcuts and technologies to streamline songwriting A look at famous songwriting collaborators Writing for stage, screen, and television How to make a demo to get your song heard Advice on how to make money from your music Learn to: Develop your songwriting skills with tips and techniques from the pros Use social networking sites to get your music out to the public Break into the industry with helpful, how-to instructions

Download or read book Bill the Buddha Dickens Funk Bass and Beyond written by Bill The Buddha Dickens and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2003-12 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill The Buddha" Dickens is a phenomenal bass talent whose reputation has reached legendary cult status as one of the top session bassists in the world. Bill Dickens teaches all of his amazing funk grooves and patented slap, pop, and percussive techniques in this must-have book. Everything is demonstrated slowly on the included CD and all the music is written in standard notation and TAB."

Download or read book Bryan Beller Mastering Tone And Versatility written by Bryan (ART) Beller and published by Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extreme bass player Bryan Beller (Steve Vai, Dethklok, Mike Keneally, Dweezil Zappa) explores how he combines tone, technique, and artistry to play some of the most demanding music in the industry. Nearly two hours of live performances include fellow musicians Mike Keneally, Joe Travers, Kira Small, and others, PLUS a breakdown of drums and bass for three Dethklok songs with special guest drummer Gene Hoglan that no Dethklok fan will want to miss! Other titles include Bryan's "Seven Percent Grade" and "Love Terror Adrenaline," Keneally's "'Cause of Breakfast," Steve Vai's "Freak Show Excess," and more. Special features include PDFs of all bass transcribed exactly as Bryan performs it in the video. Learn to master your mind and achieve your signature tone no matter what type of music you're called upon to play! Total DVD run time: 3 hrs, 40 min. "This DVD is a must for any bass player out there." --Ty Campbell, Bass Frontiers Magazine "It's the perfect combination of entertainment, education, and applied instruction -- This is a highly recommended video for aspiring and professional bassists who want to pick up some great technique instruction, learn about sound and gear setups, and expand their musical horizons. Beller delivers comprehensively on all fronts, and makes it fun in the process." ---Jon Chappell, Harmony Central