Complete two-video series with Mark Schatz from Homespun Videos. 75-MINUTE DVD • LEVEL 1. 60-MINUTE DVD • LEVEL 2/3.

Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down technique and musicianship for the acoustic bass from the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, bass setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar with the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scales, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and for more experienced players who want to build their existing skills.

Never played bass before? Wanna learn? Here it is! We cover the basics from the ground up and explain the chords on every song. Then we introduce more advanced techniques and different keys. Why stand on the sidelines? Learn to play the bass and join the fun!!! No Tab. 12 lessons. (1 hour, 45 minutes)

BASS RUNS GALORE!! That's what you've been asking for, that's what you get!! They show you the notes, name the notes, and show you how to put the runs in the songs. They introduce waltz time, and how to use the runs here too.

Single slap, double slap, and triple slap! All meticulously explained. What made this seem so hard? Marshall Wilborn makes it easy! No Tab. Marshall's Boogie Woogie, Grandfather's Clock, Lady of Spain. (1 hour). New lower price!

A collection of 47 easy-to-play, big-note, level-one solos on folk favorites for young students of the upright bass. Designed to build technique, range, and endurance while maintaining student interest. Fun to play and serves ideally as a supplement to any method.

A method book for the upright string bass . Although bluegrass bass has a style of its own, the knowledge gained through this method is applicable to virtually any musical genre. This book addresses the elements of tuning, hand positions, essential chord theory, slap bass technique, and playing in positions 1-10.

John Reid teaches you the proper left and right hand techniques involved in sound production and playing of the string bass. Learn how to stand correctly with the instrument to prevent fatigue and other problems. Learn correct 'traditional' or 'classical' left hand fingerings through the use of exercises and scales.

50 Tunes Volume 1 for Bass is one book in a 5-book series. The 50 Tunes series is a collection of Bluegrass, Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles, families and individuals. This book contains the same 50 tunes as those found in the other 4 books of the series, but carefully designed for the bass.