Plectrum Technique for Bass Guitar is the third book in the popular
Bass Techniques Series and is a complete method for learning to play the bass guitar with a plectrum. Starting with the absolute basics, it covers logical applications of the alternate picking technique and demonstrates how they can be applied to play any bassline with a pick that can be played with the fingers. There are 201 exercises in the book, as well as four full-length study pieces. All exercises are supported by audio files which are free to download from the publisher's website.
The book contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1 - Alternate Picking - Part 1
Chapter 2 - String Crossing
Chapter 3 - Alternate Picking - Part 2
Chapter 4 - Semiquaver Rhythms - Part 1
Chapter 5 - Semiquaver Rhythms - Part 2
Chapter 6 - Semiquaver Rhythms - Part 3
Chapter 7 - Triplets
Chapter 8 - Rock and Metal Basslines
Chapter 9 - Pop Basslines
Chapter 10 - Funk and R&B Basslines
Chapter 11 - Plectrum Study #1
Chapter 12 - Plectrum Study #2
Chapter 13 - Plectrum Study #3
Chapter 14 - Plectrum Study #4
Chapter 15 - Carol Kaye
Chapter 16 - Anthony Jackson
