English | Mar 19, 2012 | ISBN: 1849384665 | 256 Pages | PDF | 46 MB
This lavishly produced volume is the ultimate collection of songs for bass guitarists. Carefully selected, meticulously edited and beautifully presented, these 39 titles document some of the greatest performances by the great bass guitarists. The compilation features studio giants such as Motown legend James Jamerson and Carol Kaye; classic rock tracks by Jack Bruce, John Paul Jones, Paul McCartney and John Entwistle; Jazz Fusion virtuosity from Jaco Pastorius and Stanley Clarke, funk from James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone, and other great songs by AC/DC, the Clash, the Police, Iron Maiden, Stevie Wonder and many, many more.
All of the songs are presented in standard notation and bass tablature, with full lyrics and chord symbols. Many of the songs also feature specially commissioned text and photo sections, making this much more than a standard music book. Individually numbered, luxuriously bound with a unique, faux-leather embroidered design and an exquisite presentation box, Legendary Bass Guitar Songs will be treasured for years to come as a book to play from, read and re-read. Incredible value and fantastically diverse collection of some of the most instrumental songs for bass. Beautifully leather bound and accurate transcription makes this a near collector's item. Highly recommended.