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20 Best Bass Guitar Books to Read in 2021 | Book List

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After an entertaining book to read? Looking for the perfect book to gift to your dad/mother/sister/anyone. This article showcases our top picks for the best Bass Guitar books. 

Best Bass Guitar Books

Looking for a book to read in 2021? Explore this list of the best Bass Guitar books. This list was curated with thanks to ISBNdb and images partially provided by Unsplash.

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The Master System: A Visual Guide To The Structure Of Music On The Guitar And Bass Fretboards

The Master System: A Visual Guide To The Structure Of Music On The Guitar And Bass Fretboards by Eric Brecker was published in 1992. It was officially published by Omnitek Pubns and has the ISBN: 0925191108.

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The Master System: A Visual Guide To The Structure Of Music On The Guitar And Bass Fretboards

Author: Eric Brecker

Date Published: 1992

Publisher: Omnitek Pubns

ISBN:0925191108


You Can Do It Play Bass Dammit!

You Can Do It Play Bass Dammit! by Matt Scharfglass was published in 2004. It was officially published by Amsco Publications and has the ISBN: 0825627885.

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You Can Do It Play Bass Dammit!

Author: Matt Scharfglass

Date Published: 2004

Publisher: Amsco Publications

ISBN:0825627885


Fingerstyle Funk Bass Lines (Bass: Fingerstyle Funk)

Fingerstyle Funk Bass Lines (Bass: Fingerstyle Funk) by Santerre, Joe was published in 2008-04-01T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by Berklee Press and has the ISBN: 0876390769.

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Fingerstyle Funk Bass Lines (Bass: Fingerstyle Funk)

Author: Santerre, Joe

Date Published: 2008-04-01T00:00:01Z

Publisher: Berklee Press

ISBN:0876390769


Funky, Hot, & Heavy

Funky, Hot, & Heavy by Kleiber, Joel Michael. was published in 1996. It was officially published by Bootleggz Pub. Co. and has the ISBN: 096541700x.

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Funky, Hot, & Heavy

Author: Kleiber, Joel Michael.

Date Published: 1996

Publisher: Bootleggz Pub. Co.

ISBN:096541700x


Ultimate Play-along For Bass, Vol 2: Level 1, Book & 2 Cds

Ultimate Play-along For Bass, Vol 2: Level 1, Book & 2 Cds by John Patitucci was published in 1996. It was officially published by Alfred Music and has the ISBN: 1576234037.

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Ultimate Play-along For Bass, Vol 2: Level 1, Book & 2 Cds

Author: John Patitucci

Date Published: 1996

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN:1576234037


Mel Bay’s Complete Book Of Bass Technique (bass / Technique Studies)

Mel Bay’s Complete Book Of Bass Technique (bass / Technique Studies) by Brunel, Bernard. was published in 1993. It was officially published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. and has the ISBN: 1562226460.

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Mel Bay's Complete Book Of Bass Technique (bass / Technique Studies)

Author: Brunel, Bernard.

Date Published: 1993

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

ISBN:1562226460


Student Bass Method/spanish Edition

Student Bass Method/spanish Edition by William Bay was published in 1991. It was officially published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. and has the ISBN: 1562221841.

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Student Bass Method/spanish Edition

Author: William Bay

Date Published: 1991

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

ISBN:1562221841


Essential Scales For Electric Bass

Essential Scales For Electric Bass by Palermo, Max. was published in 2003. It was officially published by Warner Bros. and has the ISBN: 0757911722.

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Essential Scales For Electric Bass

Author: Palermo, Max.

Date Published: 2003

Publisher: Warner Bros.

ISBN:0757911722


FastTrack Bass Method – Book 1 (Fasttrack Series)

FastTrack Bass Method – Book 1 (Fasttrack Series) by Schroedl, Jeff, Neely, Blake was published in 1997-02-01T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by Hal Leonard and has the ISBN: 0793574080.

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FastTrack Bass Method - Book 1 (Fasttrack Series)

Author: Schroedl, Jeff, Neely, Blake

Date Published: 1997-02-01T00:00:01Z

Publisher: Hal Leonard

ISBN:0793574080


Bass Guitar For Dummies, Book + Online Video & Audio Instruction (For Dummies Series)

Bass Guitar For Dummies, Book + Online Video & Audio Instruction (For Dummies Series) by Pfeiffer, Patrick was published in 2014-03-10T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by For Dummies and has the ISBN: 1118748808.

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Bass Guitar For Dummies, Book + Online Video & Audio Instruction (For Dummies Series)

Author: Pfeiffer, Patrick

Date Published: 2014-03-10T00:00:01Z

Publisher: For Dummies

ISBN:1118748808


Modern Electric Bass Method Grade 1 (modern Method)

Modern Electric Bass Method Grade 1 (modern Method) by John Reid was published in 2008. It was officially published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. and has the ISBN: 0786677597.

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Modern Electric Bass Method Grade 1 (modern Method)

Author: John Reid

Date Published: 2008

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

ISBN:0786677597


Chords & scales in the beginning: created especially for bassists

Chords & scales in the beginning: created especially for bassists by Palermo, Max. was published in 2007. It was officially published by Centerstream Pub. Exclusively Distributed By Hal Leonard and has the ISBN: 1574242245.

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Chords & scales in the beginning: created especially for bassists

Author: Palermo, Max.

Date Published: 2007

Publisher: Centerstream Pub. Exclusively Distributed By Hal Leonard

ISBN:1574242245

Rock Bass Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Rock Bass Guitar Lessons for Beginners by LearnToPlayMusic.com was published in 20140501. It was officially published by LearnToPlayMusic.com and has the ISBN: 9825320443.

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Rock Bass Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Author: LearnToPlayMusic.com

Date Published: 20140501

Publisher: LearnToPlayMusic.com

ISBN:9825320443


Mel Bay Blues Bass Method

Mel Bay Blues Bass Method by David Barrett, Frank De Rose was published in 2006. It was officially published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. and has the ISBN: 0786675314.

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Mel Bay Blues Bass Method

Author: David Barrett, Frank De Rose

Date Published: 2006

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

ISBN:0786675314


The Quest For The Melodic Electric Bass: From Jamerson To Spenner

The Quest For The Melodic Electric Bass: From Jamerson To Spenner by Drabløs, Per Elias (author.) was published in 2015. It was officially published by Ashgate, and has the ISBN: 147243482x.

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The Quest For The Melodic Electric Bass: From Jamerson To Spenner

Author: Drabløs, Per Elias (author.)

Date Published: 2015

Publisher: Ashgate,

ISBN:147243482x


The Quest For The Melodic Electric Bass

The Quest For The Melodic Electric Bass by Dr Per Elias Drabløs was published in 2015. It was officially published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. and has the ISBN: 147243482X.

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The Quest For The Melodic Electric Bass

Author: Dr Per Elias Drabløs

Date Published: 2015

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

ISBN:147243482X


Brave New Bass

Brave New Bass by Jisi, Chris was published in 2003. It was officially published by Backbeat Books and has the ISBN: 0879307633.

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Brave New Bass

Author: Jisi, Chris

Date Published: 2003

Publisher: Backbeat Books

ISBN:0879307633


The Bass Player’s Handbook

The Bass Player’s Handbook by Greg Mooter was published in 2002. It was officially published by Berklee Press Publications and has the ISBN: 0634023004.

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The Bass Player's Handbook

Author: Greg Mooter

Date Published: 2002

Publisher: Berklee Press Publications

ISBN:0634023004


Rgt – Bass Guitar Playing Grade 3 To 5 Intermediate

Rgt – Bass Guitar Playing Grade 3 To 5 Intermediate by Tony Skinner & Alan J. Brown was published in 2006. It was officially published by Rgt and has the ISBN: 1898466726.

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Rgt - Bass Guitar Playing Grade 3 To 5 Intermediate

Author: Tony Skinner & Alan J. Brown

Date Published: 2006

Publisher: Rgt

ISBN:1898466726


How To Play Bass Guitar – Step-by-step Guide On How To Play The Bass Guitar Like A Pro!

How To Play Bass Guitar – Step-by-step Guide On How To Play The Bass Guitar Like A Pro! by HowExpert HowExpert Press was published in 2011. It was officially published by Lulu.com and has the ISBN: 0557922879.

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How To Play Bass Guitar - Step-by-step Guide On How To Play The Bass Guitar Like A Pro!

Author: HowExpert HowExpert Press

Date Published: 2011

Publisher: Lulu.com

ISBN:0557922879

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