Hal Leonard The Bassist's Fake Book
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Essential Information About This Book
- A Massive and Versatile Repertoire: 250 must-have songs, spanning several decades and numerous styles (rock, pop, funk, soul, etc.).
- Quick Reading Designed for the Stage: songs presented in clear and easy-to-follow charts, ideal for rehearsals as well as concerts.
- Comprehensive Tools for the Bassist: standard notation, tablature, chord symbols, and lyrics to play in context and blend with the band.
- Iconic, Instantly Recognizable Titles: from "Another One Bites the Dust" to "Billie Jean," "Seven Nation Army," "Smells Like Teen Spirit," and "Stand by Me."
Summary of This Book
The Bassist's Fake Book is designed as the ideal "toolbox" to build (or save) a bass setlist in the blink of an eye. It features 250 essential songs arranged in practical charts, with everything you need to get straight to the point: notation, tablature, chord symbols, and lyrics. The result: you immediately identify the structure, progressions, and key cues, whether you are practicing alone, rehearsing, jamming, or filling in.
The content spans eras and genres to cover the majority of common requests: classic rock, pop, funk, soul, hard rock, modern hits, and heavily played standards. Among the included tracks are "Africa," "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "All Along the Watchtower," "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2," "Barracuda," "Beat It," "Crazy Train," "Don't Stop Believin'," "Eye of the Tiger," "Free Bird," "Hotel California," "I Will Survive," "Iron Man," "London Calling," "Psycho Killer," "Rolling in the Deep," "Smoke on the Water," "Tennessee Whiskey," and hundreds more. An essential resource to expand your bassist repertoire with an efficiency-oriented presentation.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Pop | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | bass | ||
Questions frequently asked
How many songs are included in The Bassist's Fake Book?
The collection features 250 essential songs arranged for bass, covering multiple eras and styles.
Do the scores include bass tablature?
Each arrangement combines standard notation, tablature, chord symbols, and lyrics. The main structure and progressions are thus easily identifiable.
What musical styles are represented in this bass collection?
The content covers classic rock, pop, funk, soul, and hard rock in particular. Modern tracks and frequently played standards complete the selection.
Can this book be used to prepare for rehearsals or jams?
The practical chord charts allow quick access to key cues of a song during rehearsals, jams, or substitutions.
Which well-known songs are included in this bass fake book?
The selection notably includes "Africa," "Beat It," "Hotel California," "I Will Survive," "Psycho Killer," and "Smoke on the Water." It also features "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2," "Don't Stop Believin'," and "Tennessee Whiskey."
