JordanRLS Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I don't even know if this is the right section, but it's about bass so i can't really go wrong i 'spose... I'm looking to get myself a book with tab/sheet music of lots of different scales, just as a sort of reference as i know i should really be learning as many as i can. I just searched on amazon and there's quite a selection, so i was wondering if you guys could suggest any you think are more worth the investing in than others than others? tah in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthewalrus Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 The most exhaustive book I've got where scales are concerned is one of the Jamey Aebersold series "Major & Minor" (Vol. 24). It lists all the commonly used scales which are too numerous to mention & also gives you the format (in whole & half steps) how the scales fall. Plus you get a CD to jam with (mainly Jazz II-V-I's). No tab, but just learning this stuff is an education in itself. Cheers, iamthewalrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 IMHO all scale books are a total waste of time and money. Do a search online and you will get this info for free. If you're still stuck come back and I'm sure someone will make a list. Then the rest (i.e., practice) is up to you to explore each sound. Writing them out will help to learn them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimBass Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Hope this helps [url="http://www.studybass.com/tools/chord-scale-note-printer/"]http://www.studybass.com/tools/chord-scale-note-printer/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I did get hold of a pretty good book on scales and music theory many many years ago (way before the internet existed and it took me months to get it through the library ! ) but nowadays, there are plenty of free resources on the internet which will show you the notes or intervals of loads of scales. I'd check them out if I were you if you just want the notes/intervals within particular scales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I always advocate for Mark Levine's 'The Jazz Theory Book'. A book of scales will not really do anything without some input about application. Levine's book is a must have and will save you a lot of money in the long run as it will be the only book you really need (other than something on how to read music - you will need a rudimentary understanding of reading to get the most out of Levine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I've got to agree with Bilbo. 'The Jazz Theory Book' is possibly the best book that I own-and I have a lot. It's just so full of information,and backs it all up with actual musical examples. Even though it is based in jazz,the information in the book is relevant to any style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 [quote name='SimBass' post='803515' date='Apr 12 2010, 11:04 AM']Hope this helps [url="http://www.studybass.com/tools/chord-scale-note-printer/"]http://www.studybass.com/tools/chord-scale-note-printer/[/url][/quote] I've just had a dabble on this site, and I definitely wouldn't buy a book because it does it for you and for free. I keep on meaning to get that Jazz Theory Book, it's been recommended before (actually to me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanRLS Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 Thanks for the reply's guys, that website is very helpful and i will check out that book too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 A great book that was a help for me is 'the bass guitar scale manual' by Harvey Vinson .Not very complicated It was supposed to have a poster with it,which I never got(so that's why it was cheap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckapluck Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Hey dude, you might like to try this I found not long ago. It has heaps of scales for bass. The scales are all notated in TAB and staved bass clef, which is ok, but there are no charts or explanations. You'd need some basic theory or score reading to find it useful. [url="http://www.bassguitar-scales.com"]Bass Guitar Scales eBook[/url] It fairly priced but it's not the ultimate book, but I guess it does the job if you don't mind score rreading.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 [quote name='Patrickhadow' post='811722' date='Apr 19 2010, 07:35 PM']i would love to have a go at this book but it's so expensive! 30 pounds from amazon and you cant get it on ebay unless you want to ship it from america![/quote] Its really worth every penny, mate. I would recommend it above any other publication and, once you have it, you won't need anything else. Its an investment that will pay for itself many time over. I get that its a lot to pay out at first, though. Sell some old cds!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathpanda Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 [quote name='SimBass' post='803515' date='Apr 12 2010, 11:04 AM']Hope this helps [url="http://www.studybass.com/tools/chord-scale-note-printer/"]http://www.studybass.com/tools/chord-scale-note-printer/[/url][/quote] I was just lurking but thought I'd say thanks for posting that, very handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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