Download or read book Mastering the Bass Book 2 written by BRUCE GERTZ and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-08-18 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 2 continues to build strong technique, ear skills, and musicality with obtainable goals relative to those accomplished in Book 1. A large number of shifting and position studies are presented to help players learn to navigate the fingerboard. for upright bassists, there are bowing exercises and variations as well as an explanation of bow articulations. In addition, you will find a further explanation of theory, which includes: triads, inversions, basic, diatonic harmony, minor scales, modes and simple chord progression analysis. You will also find discussions of musical expression markings, such as dynamics, and various articulations. A thorough knowledge of all of these musical elements contributes to your instrumental mastery.Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc.