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Reggae Bass
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Book/Online Audio Bass - Difficulty: easy-medium
SKU: HL.695163
Hal Leonard Bass Builders. Reggae. Softcover instructional book with online audio. With standard notation, bass tablature, chord names, instructional text and introductory text. 32 pages. Hal Leonard #695163. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.695163).ISBN 9780793579945. UPC: 073999951639. 9x12 inches.
The complete guide to reggae and Jamaican bass styles, covering early ska, rock steady, roots reggae, dub, modern ska, dance hall, and more. The book includes performance tips and lessons, authentic grooves and riddims, standard notation & tab, and more. The CD features 47 full-demo tracks.
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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Ratings + Reviews
Based on 3 Reviews
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Eleanor R.
December 17, 2025
Essential for Ensemble Reggae Grooves
For understanding the rhythmic and harmonic backbone of a reggae ensemble, this book is superb. Friedland effectively demonstrates how the bass lines (with standard notation and tab) provide the essential voice-leading foundation. It’s perfect for musicians who need to grasp the characteristic textures and interplay within different Jamaican styles, ensuring cohesive and authentic group performances. The audio examples are invaluable.
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Marcus J.
December 16, 2025
Finally Learning Authentic Reggae Bass!
As an adult learner, this book has been a blast! The easy-medium difficulty makes it very achievable, and the online audio tracks are fantastic for playing along and sounding authentic. I love how Ed Friedland covers so many styles, from early ska to modern dance hall. It's incredibly enjoyable and a great way to relax while truly learning the foundational grooves of reggae bass.
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Sarah M.
December 16, 2025
Excellent Resource for Teaching Reggae Bass
Ed Friedland's 'Reggae Bass' is an outstanding teaching aid for beginning to intermediate bass students. The clear layout, combining standard notation and tablature, makes it highly accessible. With 47 online audio tracks, students can easily grasp authentic reggae rhythms and grooves, covering various styles from ska to dub. A strong recommendation for developing rhythmic precision and genre understanding.
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This sheet music is ideal for beginning to intermediate bass guitar players interested in mastering Jamaican music styles. Its focus on Electric Bass and accompanying demo tracks is perfect for learning and practicing styles like Ska, Rock Steady, Dub, and Dancehall, allowing musicians to develop a comprehensive understanding of these grooves.
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