{"product_id":"bass-guitar-for-dummies-9781119695578","title":"Bass Guitar for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWay more than just the bass-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eics . . . \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever you're playing--funk, soul, rock, blues, country--the bass is the heart of the band. Bassists provide a crucial part of the driving force and funky framework that other members of any band work off. From John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, to The Pixies' Kim Deal, to James Brown's favored bassist, Jimmy Nolan, bass players have made big names for themselves and commanded respect throughout music history. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBass Guitar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, Patrick Pfeiffer--who coached U2's Adam Clayton, among others--is your friendly guide to laying down the low end. Starting from the beginning with what bass and accessories to buy, the book shows you everything from how to hold and position your instrument to how to read music and understand chords. You'll develop your skills step-by-step until you're confident playing your own solos and fills. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e Sharpen skills with instructional audio and video  Discipline your play with exercises  Understand chords, scales, and octaves  Care for your instrument  \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to the bass or already well into the groove, \u003ci\u003eBass Guitar For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003egives you the thorough balance of theory and practice that distinguishes the titanic Hall of Famer from the just so-so. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119695578\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.30w x 0.90d","brand":"Patrick Pfeiffer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36648282161308,"sku":"9781119695578","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_c702fba6-b3f6-4534-90c1-3d618261a2c2.jpg?v=1603869647","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/bass-guitar-for-dummies-9781119695578","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}