Suggestions for acoustic bass accompaniment tutor book?

[maxr]

Hi: I'd welcome suggestions for a good basic bass method book I can work through on acoustic bass guitar. I play other instruments (fiddle etc), used to play bass a bit but haven't for a long time. I get on best with books (with either a CD or online tracks) rather than online resources, and I bought an acoustic bass guitar so I can practice and noodle quietly at home. I'm looking for something that will initially teach me how to busk along with bar sessions etc. by chord progression rather than a book of bass chops. I used to be an OK bass clef reader back when I played cello, so a tutor that works from the dots would be fine. Techniques like slapping etc. probably won't be very relevant for what I want to do and the bass I have, but chords and fretless style melodic accompaniment could be. Styles I'm most likely to have a chance to play with are European/UK?Irish instrumental folk and well known acoustic singer songwriter material that's not too jazzy.

 

Thanks, Max

Edited April 27, 2023 by maxr

[Mottlefeeder]

'Building Walking Bassines' by Ed Friedland looks at filling the gaps between roots using several different melodic approaches. You don't have to go totally chromatic if you don't want to.

The book has dots and tab, and the CD has keys and drums in one ear and bass in the other - fine on speakers but you need to mix it to mono for headphones.

If you want to check out content before purchasing, he plays several of his exercises on youtube.

David

[bypyju]

On 27/04/2023 at 22:20, maxr said:

Hi: I'd welcome suggestions for a good basic bass method book I can work through on acoustic bass guitar. I play other instruments (fiddle etc), used to play bass a bit but haven't for a long time. I get on best with books (with either a CD or online tracks) rather than online resources, and I bought an acoustic bass guitar so I can practice and noodle quietly at home. I'm looking for something that will initially teach me how to busk along with bar sessions etc. by chord progression rather than a book of bass chops. I used to be an OK bass clef reader back when I played cello, so a tutor that works from the dots would be fine. Techniques like slapping etc. probably won't be very relevant for what I want to do and the bass I have, but chords and fretless style melodic accompaniment could be. Styles I'm most likely to have a chance to play with are European/UK?Irish instrumental folk and well known acoustic singer songwriter material that's not too jazzy. 

I totally get the struggle of balancing hobbies with other responsibilities. When I was swamped with work and studies, help with nursing essay really saved me some time so I could focus on music. Anyway, good luck finding the right book—sounds like a fun challenge!
 

Thanks, Max

Getting back into bass after a long break sounds like a great journey, especially with an acoustic bass guitar.