An inside look at the bass styles of Metallica from Kill 'Em All to Reload in a comprehensive play-along package. Includes note-for-note transcriptions and detailed performance notes on how to play dozens of classic licks fills riffs and solos - complete with recorded demonstrations. The CD also contains slowed down versions of the fast and tricky passages. And the recording is split channel so you can listen to all the instruments or play along with the band!

As a bassist you have probably heard of modes but might be unsure about how to use them to their best advantage. This method aims to clarify things by teaching you how to play modes and explaining how they can be applied.This book will help you to explore the new musical options that modes can offer - not only for composing or improvising but also for accompaniment or performance of Bass grooves or lines.You will find the tools you would need to compose modal progressions accompany or improvise. This approach could be applied to any musical style such as blues jazz rockâ?¦pop or metal.Even if the subject is theoretical do not expect thisbook to be boring or indigestible. The approach is simple effective and musicalâ?¦ because practice and the pleasure of playing are the main themes of this book and many musical examples are featured.The included MP3 CD will be helpful first of all to listen to the examples as they should be played but also because of the numerous playbacks (more the 5 hours of music).

An exciting new series of 12 instrumental instruction books. Includes complete music for all riffs, licks, hints and tips, plus easy-to-follow instructions, tips and advice. Accompanying CD allows you to listen and play along to the matching audio tracks. Learn four great songs, building up your metal bass styles pattern by pattern and groove by groove. Includes the music of Metallica, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and Black Sabbath. / Guitare Basse