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Rock IntermediateAdvanced Bass Price:  $24.95 Format:  CD     Other Formats:  DVD  Online      Ships within 48 hours.

Alphonso Johnson is one of today's great bassists. Whether on stage with the Grateful Dead or in the studio with Weather Report, this graceful, swinging master of rhythm and melody is the epitome of the modern bass player. In this course he shares his insights about what makes a great bass player; what producers and artists look for in their rhythm sections; how to create a great bass part; how to fit into an arrangement, slapping and snapping, and much much more. This course is geared to the intermediate bassist with some knowledge of his instrument but it also includes information useful to pros and beginners alike. Whether your interest is, "What to look for when buying a bass," or "Syncopation / Playing Ahead of or Behind the Beat," do yourself a favor and launch your bass-playing up a level with Alfonso's great course.

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Chapter 1: Intro and Scales
	Lesson 1: Introduction to Bass
	Lesson 2: Bass Lines in Major and Minor keys
	Lesson 3: Major Scales pt 1
	Lesson 4: Major Scales pt 2
	Lesson 5: Major Scales pt 3
	Lesson 6: Transition to Minor Scales
Chapter 2: Creating a Great Bass Line
	Lesson 1: Creating a Bass Line
	Lesson 2: Creating a Bass Line- Demo
Chapter 3: Four String vs Five String Bass
	Lesson 1: Four String Bass
	Lesson 2: Five String Bass
Chapter 4: Choosing the Right Bass
	Lesson 1: Choosing the Right Bass for You
	Lesson 2: Alfonsos First Bass
Chapter 5: Right and Left Hand Techniques
	Lesson 1: Right Hand Techniques
	Lesson 2: Left Hand Techniques
Chapter 6: Tricky Rhythm Topics
	Lesson 1: Playing Eighth Notes
	Lesson 2: Playing Behind the Beat
	Lesson 3: Playing on Top of the Beat
Chapter 7: Advanced Techniques and Influences
	Lesson 1: Swing and Shuffle
	Lesson 2: Double Stops
	Lesson 3: Slapping and Snapping
	Lesson 4: Influences