Note Reading Studies for Bass Book

by Arnold Evans

This book was written for bassists who wish to learn to read music as well as for those who wish to sharpen their music reading skills. The studies in the book progress from beginning to professional levels and represent a variety of styles that modern bassists are likely to encounter in real-world musical situations. For those conversant in music's universal language, a whole world of musical styles, ideas, and sounds is always available. This book aims to sharpen the skills of serious student bass players so that they may partake of this endless stream of ideas, information, and inspiration. Standard notation only. None of the exercises in this book contain fingering indications. This omission was made in order to make these exercises useful to players of all types of bass instruments, both electric and acoustic. The author strongly recommends that students work through this book with the supervision of a qualified teacher. If you are a professional musician the author hopes this book will help you stay in top sight-reading form, giving you an edge in a highly competitive market. If you are a novice bassist, this book will help you hone your skills in becoming a skilled professional.

Contents

About the Author 
Introduction  
Simple Rhythms   
Rests 
Etudes 
Keys and Key Signatures 
Etudes Using Simple Key Signatures 
How To Determine the Key of a Piece 
How To Read the Key Signature 
Relative Minor Keys 
Eighth Notes  
Accidentals 
Ties 
Triplets 
Etudes 
Sixteenth-Note Rhythms 
"Swing Feel" 
Articulation 
Legato and Staccato 
Accents   
Slurs    
Glissando      
More Time Signatures 
Low "B" Studies 
Advanced Reading Studies  
Dynamic  Markings   
Crescendo/Decresendo      
Double-Dotted  Notes     
Afterword