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Tablature with rhythmic symbols
The method presents note locations and rhythm without relying on standard notation.
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Hal LeonardTeach Yourself To Play Bass - A Quick & Easy Introduction For Beginners (Book/Online Audio)
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The Korena take
A beginner bass method that starts without requiring standard notation reading. Tablature and rhythmic symbols guide the material while the lessons move through tuning, basic playing positions, chord symbols, musical charts, scales and arpeggios. The accompanying online tracks give you bass-and-beats and full-band demonstrations to use alongside the book, either by streaming or download.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Starting bass lessons when you have little musical experience and do not read standard notation
- Practicing foundational bass topics with downloadable or streamable backing and demonstration audio
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players specifically looking for a method taught through standard music notation
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Online audio
Bass-and-beats and full-band demonstration tracks are available to stream or download.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music to use this book?
No. It uses tablature combined with rhythmic symbols rather than standard music notation.
02What does the method cover?
Topics include bass parts, tuning, basic hand and finger positions, chord symbols, charts, major, minor and pentatonic scales, and arpeggios.
03What audio is provided?
Online access includes bass-and-beats tracks and full-band demonstration tracks for streaming or download.
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