by Tim Boomer with Mick Berry and Chaz Bufe.
The new 2nd Edition is an update and expansion of the original version which was published in 2009. It provides bass patterns for virtually all popular styles, and includes more than 400 bass grooves now in both standard musical notation and tablature. The 192 audio examples are now twice the length on the two CDs (recorded with their corresponding drum grooves.) In addition there is a DVD with 92 video examples showing three camera angles. Each chapter covers particular styles or families of styles. These contain both primary examples and variations on those examples. The history of the style as well as characteristics such as tone, gear, guidelines, and chord progressions are included along with an extensive discography, glossary, and an appendix for Standup bassists.
"The Bassist's Bible is a great tool, something I wish I had had when I was coming up. I think every bassist should own it."
- Paul Jackson - (from the introduction) bassist for Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters - pauljacksonbass.com -
"This cool new book seeks to describe all that the average player will need to know to have a workable familiarity with nearly every common musical style.
The Bassist’s Bible will prove useful on many a working pros reference shelf. "
- Jonathan Herrera - Nov 01, 2009 issue of Bass Player Magazine