Hal Leonard Friedland Ed - Methode De Basse Vol.1 + CD
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Summary of This Method
Designed for those who wish to start learning the bass guitar, this method gathers the essential fundamentals to begin well, with a clear progression directly applicable to the instrument. Ed Friedland offers a structured learning approach emphasizing technique, rhythmic precision, and the acquisition of essential playing reflexes, in order to build a reliable foundation from the very first sessions.
Throughout the chapters, you will cover key concepts such as tuning, palm muting to develop power and consistency, as well as pick playing to explore different attacks and tonal colors. The method also addresses useful techniques for everyday playing, such as mini-barre chords, and guides you in constructing bass lines, linking patterns, and working on rhythms. The goal is twofold: to understand the role of the bass in music and to gain autonomy, whether playing in a band, accompanying songs, or developing your sense of groove.
The included CD enhances the practical aspect with full versions and/or play-along tracks of the exercises and pieces from the method. It is an asset for working at tempo, checking your timing, improving your articulation, and learning to "hold" a bass part in a musical context. The absence of tablature encourages a more universal reading and better understanding, particularly useful for progressing towards sheet music, chord charts, and varied musical situations.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Artist | Ed Friedland | Instrumentation | bass guitar |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ed Friedland volume 1 method suitable for beginning bass players?
This bass guitar method is designed for beginners and presents the fundamentals in a structured progression. Tuning, technique, and rhythmic accuracy are covered from the early stages.
Does the included CD contain play-alongs?
The CD accompanies the exercises and pieces with full versions and/or play-alongs to practice rhythmic placement at tempo.
Which bass techniques are taught in this volume 1?
Ed Friedland's book covers palm muting, pick playing, and mini-barre chords. The construction of bass lines, the linking of patterns, and rhythm work are also part of the content. These elements aim to develop common playing reflexes.
Are there tablatures in this bass method?
No tablatures are included in this method, which encourages learning to read and understand sheet music or chord charts.
Can groove be developed with this method?
Working on rhythms and bass lines helps to develop a sense of groove as well as maintaining a part within a musical context.
