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Spend your weekend learning the Blues with this easy and fun introduction. Have even more fun with play-along videos.New to bass guitar? Love the sound of the blues? Weekend of Blues Bass 1 is your perfect starting place. This beginner-friendly method makes it easy and exciting to learn the building blocks of blues bass-no prior experience needed! From laying down a groove to jamming over the 12-bar blues, you'll learn the essential rhythms, patterns, and techniques that define this timeless style. Start with the BasicsYou'll begin with simple yet powerful ideas like root-fifth patterns, the heart of most blues songs. These patterns are easy to play but form the foundation of the blues bass sound. Learn how to lock in the rhythm, support the band, and create a groove that drives the music forward. The Blues Made EasyThis book is designed so you can make real music from the start. You'll learn the story of blues bass, explore the straight vs. shuffle groove, and see how early blues players used just a few chords to express deep emotion and get people moving. No stuffy exercises-just fun and expressive playing unlocked step by step. Play the 12-Bar Blues in Any KeyBy learning how to move your patterns around the fretboard, you'll be able to play the famous 12-bar progression in keys like C, G, and A. The method walks you through I-IV-V chord progressions and essential rhythm styles so you can jam along and develop your groove feel in both straight and shuffle time. Free Play-Along VideosMake faster, more fun progress with dozens of free streaming 4K videos that show you finger placement, demonstrate rhythms, and help you practice along at your own pace. Visit seeingmusicbooks.com/wkend-blues-bass-1 to start playing right away! Progress Musically and CreativelyAs you develop your confidence in basic bass lines and rhythms, learn how to create your own parts. Combine technique and musicality to form original grooves, explore chords and tones, and get introduced to the concept of walking bass. You'll also dive into how to play and write in minor keys-expanding your sound and expression right from Book 1. What's InsideWeekend of Blues Bass 1 includes everything you need to build a strong and playable blues foundation: Root-fifth patterns in multiple keys 12-bar blues structure practice Straight and shuffle groove techniques Exercises for quarter- and eighth-note bass lines Minor key blues riff building Tips for creating your own bass lines Perfect for BeginnersWith 32 pages of easy-to-follow lessons and concepts, this book is ideal for first-time bassists, returning players, or anyone curious to start jamming with confidence. Backed by 30+ years of teaching experience, it's an entry-level book that respects your love of music-and gets you playing it fast. Check Out the VideosSample the videos for Weekend of Blues Bass 1 at seeingmusicbooks.com/wkend-blues-bass-1 A Fun Foundation in Blues BassWeekend of Blues Bass 1 is more than a workbook-it's your invitation to start making music today. Join the thousands of adult learners and hobbyists discovering their sound with Seeing Music Books-Music Learning for All. 32 pages, 81/2"" x 11"" paperback, glossy cover - seeingmusicbooks.com

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