Bass 101 - Self Study DVD Course With Book (47 Pages)

Looking for a straight ahead, no nonsense, basic introduction to how to play the bass guitar?

Get yourself a good introduction to playing the bass guitar in the comfort and privacy of your home with this DVD and book self study course. The DVD video is like having a music teacher right there with you. Everything you need to know to get started playing the bass guitar. Including how to hold the bass, how to pluck the strings, how to fret the notes on the neck of the bass guitar.

Here's a look at what kinds of topics you'll study and music and bass techniques you'll learn with this book and DVD course:

How to hold the guitar.
How to use the right hand and play using your fingers, or play using a pick
A diagram showing the different parts of a bass guitar.
How to tune a bass guitar, using either of an electronic tuner, a pitch pipe, a piano, the bass guitar itself, or use the DVD included with the course.
How to use the left hand, including positioning, proper finger placement, and correct string fretting technique.
How to read musical notation. Also instruction on reading bass guitar tablature.
An explanation of the notes on each of the 4 bass strings. (the notes located in the first position.)
Assorted instruction on basic music theory including key signatures, time signatures, quarter notes, eighth notes, rests, etc.
A series of actual bass guitar licks you can use in songs are used in the book.
How to do a slide between notes on the bass guitar.

How to do a proper warm up to play bass guitar.

What's on the DVD? The contents of the VDV video disk basically mirror the contents of the book as describe above. You get a lot of good on the fly advice from an experienced bass player as you listen to the DVD. In the section on holding the bass there is emphasis on the importance of being comfortable when you play, whether you decide you like to be playing while sitting down or you want to stand when you play. It's important to adjust the strap that holds the bass so that the bass is the same height on your body when sitting as when standing. The video has a professional look and feel, with a clear picture and clear sound. There are video tracks for all the sections in the course so you can quickly and easily skip around to the course sections you want. This saves a lot of time as you focus in on the parts that interest you most. The value of the knowledge of the video instructor really comes out as you watch the DVD. There is a great visual demonstration of the importance of keeping the wrist as straight as possible of the fretting hand. (this information applies to six string guitar players as well)

The bass guitar is an important part of every band, filling up the space between the rhythm of the drum set, and the melody of the keyboards, vocals, and guitars. A song would sound hollow and incomplete without the bass guitar to fill up this void.

The video/DVD and book is a powerful combination and makes a very effective learning tool as you undertake the self study of learning how to play the bass guitar. Having the bass guitar techniques demonstrated with video is priceless, as it shows you exactly what you need to do in order to play it like a pro. And having the music and tablature that goes along with the video gives you a direct link to the music notation and theory that you'll want to know to be a well-rounded bass player.