The key to unlocking infinite dexterity and speed in your playing is an ultimate control and knowledge of your instrument. In the newest series by world-renowned bassist Janek Gwizdala, Ultimate Chop Builder, you'll learn the truth behind what it means to have "chops" -not simply how to play fast, but how to be a master of your entire fingerboard. Become a champion of precision through strength building exercises in all twelve keys, writing in both notation and TAB, from the simplest of beginner scales to a multitude of finger-twisting challenges. In the first installment of this series, journey with Janek as you tackle a wealth of material through all of the Major Modes.

The key to unlocking infinite dexterity and speed in your playing is an ultimate control and knowledge of your instrument. In the newest series by world-renowned musician Janek Gwizdala, Ultimate Chop Builder, you'll learn the truth behind what it means to have "chops" -not simply how to play fast, but how to be a master of your entire fingerboard. Become a champion of precision through strength building exercises in all twelve keys, writing in both notation and TAB, from the simplest of beginner scales to a multitude of finger-twisting challenges. In the first installment of this series, journey with Janek as you tackle a wealth of material through all of the Major Modes.

The key to unlocking infinite dexterity and speed in your playing is an ultimate control and knowledge of your instrument. In the newest series by world-renowned musician Janek Gwizdala, Ultimate Chop Builder, you'll learn the truth behind what it means to have "chops" -not simply how to play fast, but how to be a master of your entire fingerboard. Become a champion of precision through strength building exercises in all twelve keys, writing in both notation and TAB, from the simplest of beginner scales to a multitude of finger-twisting challenges. In the second installment of this series, journey with Janek as you tackle both the harmonic and melodic scales in a wealth of material through all of the Minor Modes.

Jazz Vocabulary for Electric Bass: ii-V-I is the first definitive book of its kind: explaining, exploring, and creating jazz harmony and improvisation from the perspective of a world-renowned bassist. The book begins at the heart of basic vocabulary in the jazz idiom, building a concrete foundation of confidence in "making the changes," before guiding through every step of the process to more fresh and complex interpretations of the altered scale, unexpected tonal centers, and innovative chord structure. This book will strengthen your technique, refine and train your ear, and make informed and creative jazz vocabulary attainable in your playing. Get better at jazz-for real this time.

Bass Player's Guide to Looping: A Comprehensive Method to Pedal Looping on Bass [OVER 2.5 HOURS OF VIDEO INCLUDED]Bass Player's Guide to Looping is the definitive method to mastering the art of live-looping with the electric bass. Join world-renowned bassist Janek Gwizdala as he reveals every single detail of his signal chain--including illustrated pedal settings, tips on effects and gear, and proper looping techniques--giving you an endless array of tools to practice, compose, and perform live as a true artist. Whether you've used a loop pedal for years or just purchased your first one, Bass Player's Guide to Looping will help you to become the best looping bassist you can be.With purchase of this book, you also gain access to over 2.5 hours of video instruction. These videos include in-depth explanations and performances of every concept in the book, bonus footage of techniques used in solo bass performance, and live footage of looping with both a drummer in a duo setting as well as with a live band.

Every bassist practices things like warm-ups, exercises, and new vocabulary. But how do you translate these concepts and techniques into your playing? From Practice to Performance will guide you through a tried-and-true process of transforming the elements of your practice routine into real, inspired music. The book is split into two parts: the first includes 30 exercises in all twelve keys, plus an in-depth look at how to construct a productive practice schedule utilizing this new vocabulary. Part Two puts these exercises into context, explaining precisely how to use them over various chord changes, with harmonic analysis and specialized tips from world-renowned bassist Janek Gwizdala. From Practice to Performance will not only transform your technique, your vocabulary, and how you practice, but it will revolutionize how effectively you can turn your hard work into real results as a performer. Along with a complete video master-class that provides a deeper understanding of the book's content, we're including highly polished play-alongs that will allow you to put all of these concepts into action immediately. The book also comes complete with TAB for each exercise in every key.