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Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Des Pres - Muted Grooves for Bass (Book & Audio)



Editorial Review:
Develop the string muting, string raking, and right-hand techniques used by the greatest legends of bass with this comprehensive exercise book. It includes over 100 practical exercises with audio accompaniments for each.

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Des Pres - Daily Chop-Builders for Bass (Book & Audio)



Editorial Review:
In this book, studio musician, producer, and songwriter Josquin des Pres provides electric bassists with indispensable exercises that develop the technique necessary to succeed in today's music scene. The book is divided into two sections: one of left-hand exercises, the other of right-hand exercises. The author recommends completion of one exercise from each section per day, practicing each exercise for 30 minutes with a metronome. This simple formula improves left-hand dexterity and right-hand finger control. Written in standard notation and tablature for 4-string bass. The companion CD contains 66 cuts that exactly parallel the material as presented in the book.

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Des Pres - Bass Fitness (Book)



Editorial Review:
The purpose of this book is to provide the aspiring bass player with a wide variety of finger exercises for developing the techniques necessary to succeed in today's music scene. It can also play an important role in a bass player's daily practicing program. The 200 exercises are designed to help increase your speed, improve your dexterity, develop accuracy and promote finger independence. Recommended by world-acclaimed bass players, music schools and music magazines, this is the ultimate bass handbook.

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