Details
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Etudes and Exercises Methods and More
- Artist:
- Ed Friedland
- Usages:
- School and Community Sacred
- Number of Pages:
- 64
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.16 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.64 pounds
SKU: HL.696224
Fingerings, Exercises and Proper Usage of the Essential Five-Note Scales. Bass Builders. Instruction. Softcover Audio Online. With guitar tablature. 64 pages. Hal Leonard #696224. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.696224).ISBN 9781423477969. UPC: 884088397807. 9.0x12.0x0.16 inches. Ed Friedland Bass Builders.
The pentatonic is one of the most widely used scales in music. This book teaches fingerings for these essential five-note scales all over the neck, and how to use them to create solid, functional bass lines. The audio contains 56 tracks and features full-band demonstration examples. Covers: major and minor pentatonic scales; one- and two-octave scale patterns; pentatonic modes and their applications; soloing with pentatonic scales; and much more! Audio is accessed online for download or streaming using the unique code inside each book.
About Hal Leonard Bass Builders
Bass Builders is a series of technique book/audio packages created for the purposeful building and development of your chops. Each volume is written by an expert in that particular technique. And with the inclusion of audio - either CD or cassette - the added dimension of hearing exactly how to play particular grooves and techniques makes this truly like a private lesson.
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- More by this Composer:
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- Instrument:
- Guitar Bass Guitar Bass Guitar Tablature
- Artists:
- Ed Friedland
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.8 Rating
5 reviews
David K.
Dec 16, 2025
For any working bassist, fluency with pentatonic scales is non-negotiable. This book delivers a focused approach, teaching fingerings and their practical application for functional bass lines and soloing. The 56 online audio tracks are crucial for internalizing the sound and timing, making practice efficient. While it’s an instructional book, the skills gained are directly applicable to any genre on a gig. A solid investment for tightening up your chops.
Sarah M.
Dec 15, 2025
Ed Friedland's Pentatonic Scales for Bass is a fantastic teaching tool. The progressive fingerings and exercises are clearly laid out, making it easy for students to grasp essential concepts. The inclusion of bass tablature and online audio examples is invaluable for both reading development and rhythmic accuracy. It truly helps build a solid foundation for creating functional bass lines. Highly recommend for any developing bassist!
Mario
Sep 12, 2019
Excellent writing,Easy to be used,
Anonymous
Sep 1, 2019
Awesome the scales are a must.The whole books is easy to read and very helpful.
Samuel
May 13, 2010
scales chart
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This score is ideal for Electric Bass players seeking technical exercises, scale fluency, and application of pentatonic concepts. The Electric Bass instrumentation is perfect for mastering fundamental scales and developing chops, allowing musicians to enjoy clear series branding, practical application through fingerings and exercises, and valuable included audio access.
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