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But sometimes our bassist friends and co-band members, just like any musician, can get into ruts and play within their comfort zones, taking the easy way out. It's during these times that some theory and education can help. There are countless books for guitarists, but less material for bassists. Recently I was turned on to bay area bassist Kevin Sullivan's book, "Bass Harmony: Applications of Music Theory for the Bass". I like his approach, since it's not just a book of scales or exercises, but instead talks about applications of chord shapes across all keys as the basis for the creation of bass lines - among other things.

Kevin's a veteran monster bass player with over 20 years of bay area playing experience in many styles and venues. He receieved his AA in Music Theory and has studied for years with the late great jazz master Warren Nunes.

I connected with him about his book and now have created a purchase link through Paypal ($19.95 + $5 shipping) for a signed edition of Kevin Sullivan's Bass Harmony. So if you're looking for that perfect gift for your bassist, or want to simply turn on a bassist friend, check out Bass Harmony.

An in-depth look at the applications of music theory for the bass guitar. This music instruction manual focuses on chord structures and increasingly complex harmonies. Music theory is a tool of creativity. This book is designed to unlock the mysteries of harmony for direct application to the bass guitar. Allowing the bassist greater freedom of melodic expression. Easy to understand with extensive diagrams. There are eight sections of this book. They are Music Theory, Triad Chords, Dominant 7th Chords, The Cadences, 7th chord types, The 6th Chords & Sus Chords, Extended Harmony, and Altered chords.

Educational Inspiration for Your Bassist?

So why talk about bassists on a guitar-oriented site? Well, it's no secret that a great bassist in a band can really elevate not only the quality of music being played...but also elevate and better complement YOU, the guitarist, as well.




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