The Completely Passionate Bassist

By Stephen Utting

This book is the first in a series of six books that I believe will take you, the reader, on a journey to becoming a completely passionate bassist. Passion says I can, when there is no reason to. I have to say that playing music is so much more than notes and rhythm; it is creating moods, painting pictures and telling stories. It’s about the communication of the soul, a language that is global and timeless. As a guitar and bass teacher, of 30 years, I have learnt that my role is not about me looking good and being admired but it is about me helping you to realize how much you can create. Do you want to create music that inspires others? Book one lays the foundation with the all important technique. Then you are ready to move on and build more and more until you are free to fly solo. If you feel curious join me on this journey and see. Steve.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stephen Utting
• Release date: Apr 16, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301155002

Stephen Utting

Hello. I am writing a series of books on learning guitar and bass. The first couple of books will be online soon here at smashwords. All books will come with audio tracks to enhance the learning experience. I have been teaching for 30 years and have been a musician for 40 years. My books are the result of refining the years of teaching. If you want to learn have a look. All the books will be $2.99 and will give the equivalent of 6 -10 private leassons. Please keep an eye out for these books and let me know what you think. All the best Stephen Utting.

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Music4thepassionate presents

The Completely Passionate Bass Player Teaching Book 1

By Stephen Utting

Published by Stephen Utting at Smashwords.com

Copyright 2013 Stephen Utting

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Getting to know your bass

* The Electric Bass

* Buying a Bass

* Accessories

* Putting Strings on to the Bass

* Tuning your Bass

* How to use this Series of Chapters

Chapter 2 - Technique is the key

* Body Posture and Bass Positioning

* Left-Hand Positioning

* Right Hand Positioning

* Right Hand Finger Technique

* Fret-board Diagram

* Creativity - 1

* Organised Practice - 1

Chapter 3 - To make you stronger

* Playing Positionally

* Exercise 1 - Strengthening

* Exercise 2 - Finger Movement

* Finger Exercises away from the Bass

* Exercise 3 - Thumb Movement

* Music Theory – Scales and Arpeggios

* Fret-board-1

* Creativity - 2

* Organised Practice - 2

Chapter 1 - Getting to know your bass

Bass Guitar Parts

The Electric Bass

1) The Body.

On the body of electric guitars you will find Pick-ups.

These come in two types:-

The Split Single Coil.

The Full Single Coil.

Most Basses come with a bridge pick up and a neck pick up.

Nowadays the Full Single Coil is the most used over the range of Basses.

Some Basses will offer different combinations of pick-ups and certain combinations give the sound of certain styles.

Some Basses are a compromise of different sounds.

On the Bridge (where the strings are connected to the body) you will find the mechanical parts for setting up the bridge. Do not touch this unless you know what you are doing as any adjustment changes the tuning of the instrument.

On every Bass you will find:-

Selector