Mel Bay Publications
The Ultimate Heavy Metal Bass
Level: Beginning
Code No. MB21444

This book is all about Heavy Metal bass playing.  A variety of grooves (open string, octave, hammer-on) that range from old school to contemporary are presented. Rhythmic studies and rhythm section awareness are also a focal point. Working with space and complicated kicks is a major part of this style.

Audio tracks are available that feature original instrumental songs with a full band and play-along mixes. There is also a section that focuses on music theory and interesting scale options.
All examples are written in bass clef 4 and tablature. Free audio downloads are available for use with this title.

Contents:
Open-String Grooves—Old School
Open-String Grooves—Contemporary
Hammer-On Grooves
Assorted Grooves
Octave Grooves
Scales
Working with Space & Kicks
To Double or Not to Double?
Song #1
Song #2
Song #3

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