Mastering the Bass Book 2

By Bruce Gertz

Book 2 continues to build strong technique, ear skills, and musicality withobtainable goals relative to those accomplished in Book 1. A large number of shifting and position studies are presented to help players learn to navigate the fingerboard. For upright bassists, there are bowing exercises and variations as well as an explanation of bow articulations. In addition, you will find a further explanation of theory, which includes: triads, inversions, basic, diatonic harmony, minor scales, modes and simple chord progression analysis. You will also find discussions of musical expression markings, such as dynamics, and various articulations. A thorough knowledge of all of these musical elements contributesto your instrumental mastery. Includes access to online audio

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786694033
• ISBN13: 9780786694037
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.5"