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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Musical examples printed unusually small.By Paul NordquistIn the paper edition of this book; the musical exercises are smaller than in other Dummies music titles that Ive used. This is not a fatal flaw; considering that these are practice exercises that youll be playing many times through. If you dont mind taking time to lean close to the book to read and memorize an exercise before you start playing it the first time; it can work fine. But if you want a bass exercise book that you can just throw on a music stand and browse through; you should pick a different book.The exercises themselves are sensible and progress from moderately easy to moderately hard. Most of the exercises are variations on scales; modes; and arpeggios; and if you work through them you will certainly have the whole fretboard solidly under your fingers.I think these exercises would be most helpful for someone who has played for a year or more and is basically comfortable with the instrument; who is ready to do some serious; disciplined practice to solidify their skill and technique.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good book for bass players to haveBy Lucas PinkstockGood book for bass players to have. Im not professional in any way. Only been playing for a few years with any chance I can get between my 12 hr and 16 hr shifts at work; but it has helped a lot in the way I play especially since Im teaching my self. The exercises actually help; to a certain extent. Good price too.15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. A Mother of excercise booksBy Leonid TomilchikThis is an excellent exercise book that will help you become a better all-around bassist. Patrick Pfeiffer knows how to break down elements of playing - scales; chords; groove - and he tells you how to structure your practice routine to address each element; and then combine them in a meaningful way. Go straight to Chapter 14 - it has a blueprint for your daily exercise routine right there! Before I started taking lessons with Patrick I was literally spinning wheels - not really knowing what and how to practice to get better. The lessons - and this book; which very closely follows what Patrick teaches - made this easy. Starting with proper warm-up for both hands separately; through "light-touch" techniques and economical playing (no unnecessary hand movements!); through knowledge of scales; modes and arpeggios; through proper groove and rhythm; through different styles - to actual music-making. All in one practice session! This is very rewarding; I must tell you. Now with this book I no longer have a feel that I just spent an hour-and-a-half playing F major scale up and down at different speed - exercise became so much more productive.Great job; Mr. Pfeiffer! Waiting for the next excellent book!
