Detail 01
Intermediate skill level
Assumes you already know the fingerboard and can read chord symbols. It doesn't teach reading from scratch.
Product detailSKU #1274034475861
Music SalesChord Bassics Bass Chord Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 76-page chord book for bass by Jonas Hellborg, aimed at intermediate players. For bassists who want to play chords rather than single-note lines.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bassists adding chordal playing to solo or duo settings
- Players who already read and want chord voicings on four strings
- Filling out arrangements when no guitar or keys are present
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners still learning notes and basic technique
- Guitarists — the voicings are laid out for bass
- Anyone looking for scales, walking lines or slap technique
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Chord symbols throughout
You get the symbol alongside the voicing, so you can apply shapes to charts you already play.
Detail 03
76 pages
Short enough to work through in weeks, not a year-long course. Reference more than curriculum.
Detail 04
Instrumental tutor format
Structured as instruction rather than a songbook. No full tunes to learn, just material and technique.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Chord voicings on bass sit low and can sound muddy on a five-string's B
- 02No audio or online tracks come with this
- 03English text only
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for four-string or five-string bass?
Voicings are written for bass guitar with chord symbols. Four-string players can use it directly; five-string players can adapt shapes across the extra string.
02Do I need to read music?
It's rated intermediate and uses chord symbols. Basic reading will make it far easier to get through.
03Does it include audio?
No audio or online tracks are part of this book. It's print only.
04Will this teach me walking bass lines?
No. It covers chords on bass. Walking lines are single-note playing and are a different subject.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 76 pages
6 detailsOther
- Arrangement
- Bass Guitar, with chord symbols
- Author
- Jonas Hellborg
- Skill Level
- Intermediate
- Format
- Instrumental Tutor
- Language
- English
- Media
- Sheet Music
