In 2012 and 20, steve toured with victor wooten on the sword and stonewords and tones tour, playing electric bass, upright, keyboards, and. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless the item was not received as described. This bookaudiodownload pack covers scales, arpeggios, modes, chord forms, twohanded tapping, alternative techniques, chromatic exercises and theory concepts. The fender steve bailey fretted jazz bass vi 6string, black is a phenomenal vehicle for selfexpression that offers you the opportunity to explore a virtually limitless tonal palette in the quest to define your own voice on the instrument. Please read the press release for more information about this new site. Steve bailey has 33 books on goodreads with 154 ratings. Notice the fingering 122 122 just like the other thirds, heres an even harder exercise, listening to them all two sets of six stacked on top gop and e d and b.
Once heard jaco pastorious and stanley clarke he began practicing fretless bass 12 hours per day. When i became aware of this position, i realized that the berklee bass department is the only beast of its kind in the world. Six string bass is written to help you make the transition from either the four or five string bass to the six string. Having performed and recorded with everyone from dizzy gillespie to kitaro, victor wooten and metallica, steve is a true master of the fretless bass. The bass vi was closely related to the fender jaguar, with which it shared styling and technical details, notably the fender floating tremolo. In rock bass, he presents one of the most comprehensive bass playing technique books available. Sep 25, 2017 the complete guide for mastering the 6 string bass. Aria pro ii steve bailey 6string fretless bass seymour. Fender steve bailey vi 6string fretless bass guitar black.
Fender steve bailey jazz vi fretless 6 string bass with case. Alfred steve bailey rock bass book with cd musicians. Solo albums include dichotomy featuring dizzy gillespie and so low. David c gross is a renowned bassist who has written for magazines, authored 7 books and 3 instructional videos and has performed and recorded with numerous artists and bands. This book audiodownload pack covers scales, arpeggios, modes, chord forms, twohanded tapping, alternative techniques, chromatic exercises and theory concepts. Select alder bodynitro paintasymmetrical quartersawn maple neckebony fingerboard18v active electronic, on board active eqmute switchcomes with a brand new mono m80 bass case. Features include a select alder body, quartersawn maple neck with asymmetrical profile, twooctave compoundradius 9. Playing the 6string fender steve bailey vi fretless bass puts you behind an electric bass backed by the success of steve bailey himself.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from steve bailey at the discogs marketplace. The exercises provided have both studio and liveplaying applications, and cover such topics as hand dexterity, bass line construction, doublestops, and chords. Master volume, pickup blend with detent, bass boostcut, treble boostcut, mute switch case. How to play bass guitar 5 beginner books to learn bass. Rogue lx200bf fretless series iii electric bass guitar. Fuss on the buss 2, a live dvd featuring bootsy collins, larry graham, robert trujillo, lee sklar, and many others. Alfred steve bailey rock bass book with cd steve bailey is a consummate musician and bassist. These recordings emphasize the tremendous, often unrealized, potential of the bass as both a lead and accompanying instrument.
Why i play a 6 string bass 6 string basics, benefits, and philosophy duration. The fender vi was released in 1961 and followed the concept of the danelectro six string bass released in 1956, having six strings tuned e to e, an octave below the spanish guitar. Steve bailey s most popular book is thuglit issue seventeen. Steve bailey and victor wooten have put together this incredible showcase. Steve, an avid recording artist with two solo recordings under his belt, currently holds the position of chair of the bass department at the prestigious berklee college of music in boston. This instructional video features professional musician steve bailey offering a number of tips on how to play the fretless bass guitar.
Six string bass paperback january 1, 1991 by steve bailey author. May 09, 2017 below is a video by janek gwizdala published a few months back on what its like to pick up and play a proper 6string bass. Bass book 6string bassics bass musician magazine, the. When you play the fender steve bailey vi 6 string bass guitar youre in good company with an instrument design backed by the success of steve bailey himself. The accompanying audio download includes 99 fulldemo tracks. Steve s solo, a study for the right hand 6 string fretless keeping the d string going, with chords and harmonics. Play the 6string bass that bears the name of a living bass legend. The exercises provided have both studio and liveplaying applications, and cover such topics as hand dexterity, bassline construction. In the hands of a master like gerald veasley, john pattitucci, or steve bailey it really is cool sounding.
Less commonly, five string instruments add a high c string, extending the higher range. Play the 6 string bass that bears the name of a living bass legend. Fender steve bailey vi 6string fretless bass music123. The only bass i love to play is the steve baileydesigned aria pro ii with the seymour duncan basslines active pickups. Two years ago i began playing in a worship group and i discovered that the sheet music given to me often had a bass line out of range for my ibanez. David c gross, author at bass musician magazine, the face.
Fender brought out the fender bass vi in 1961, also tuned eadgbe, an octave below a regular sixstring guitar. Bailey is known as a players player, an instructional author with an impressive list of performing and recording creditsincluding dizzy gillespie, the rippingtons, and jethro tull. My second bass was a 6string, just after my first 4string. Victor arpegiates chords through sweet reverb while steve s fretless sings a sitarish melody. Fenders steve bailey jazz bass vi fretless is a phenomenal bass that lets you explore an almost limitless tonal palette, from singing cellolike tones to the seismic low end of the b string. His first professional perforamnce was with cuban jazz sensation paquito drivera, then he joined dizzy gillespies band and traveled the. I wish someone from the admin level of the forum would answer this question, the existance or possible future existance of a steve bailey signature six string bass or a general six string jazz bass that is. Steve bailey on a warwick alien 6 string fretless duration. Steve bailey born february 10, 1960 in jacksonville north carolina began playing bass at 12 after hearing chick coreas light as a feather. Steve bailey is a bassists bassist and instructional author with a diverse and stellar list of performing and recording credits, including dizzy gillespie, the rippingtons and jethro tull. In rock bass, he presents one of the most comprehensive bass technique books available. Its not a matter of oh, youve got more strings, you must be so good at all, if anything you add more strings to help you.
May 17, 2010 why i play a 6 string bass 6 string basics, benefits, and philosophy duration. I see myself buying one of these as soon as it came out, being an avid six string player already. David c gross, author at bass musician magazine, the face of bass. The fender vi was released in 1961 and followed the concept of the danelectro sixstring bass released in 1956, having six strings tuned e to e, an octave below the spanish guitar. Fender steve bailey jazz bas vi six string fretless. The fender bass vi, originally known as the fender vi, is a six string electric bass guitar made by fender. Author of six books and instructional dvds, including rock bass and fretless bass. Steve baileys most popular book is thuglit issue seventeen.
On the recording, steve and victor demonstrate how the bass can supply bass lines, piano and guitar type comping chords, lead solos and percussion, in styles. This issue demonstrates the a natural minor scale box shape for 6string bass with the all important orange letters omitted. Advisory board and columnist for bass player magfaculty for ngsw solo bassist and clinician worlwide books include steve bailey bass series, cont bass extremes. Steve bailey is a pioneer of the six string fretless bass whose techniques are studied around the world. Steve bailey solo with his six string fretless bass youtube. He was voted runner up for bass player of the year in 1994 and 1996. Five string basses often have a lowb string, extending the instruments lower range. He offers lessons on a number of aspects including harmonics, thumb position, sliding, and blending. It is well made in korea with dual truss rods so the neck is comfortably thin without bowing under string tension, duncan basslines pickups. In rock bass, he presents one of the most comprehensive bass. Items must be returned in original, asshipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Neck and middle pickups can be humbucker or singlecoil, while bridge pickups can be humbucker, singlecoil, or piezo. Major and minor bass guitar scales bass books and music.
Fenders steve bailey jazz bass vi is a phenomenal bass that lets you explore an almost limitless tonal palette, from singing cellolike tones to the. Victor arpegiates chords through sweet reverb while steves fretless sings a sitarish melody. This ad is past, but gives a good luck at this axe from around 10 years ago, iirc. The most common type of bass guitar with more than four strings is the five string bass. When you play the fender steve bailey vi 6string bass guitar youre in good company with an instrument design backed by the success of steve bailey himself. In 1956 danelectro introduced their sixstring bass tuned eadgbe, an octave below a sixstring guitar. The bass vi was closely related to the fender jaguar. Alfred steve bailey rock bass book with cd musicians friend. Steve baileys lesson on composing on his signature 6 string bass. Steves solo, a study for the right hand 6 string fretless keeping the d string going, with chords and harmonics. Consummate musician and bassist steve bailey presents one of the most comprehensive fretless bass technique methods available. Custom 6string jazz bass pickups pickup switching blend knob with center detent controls.
His latest book the bassis for transformation is available via amazon. In 1965, fender introduced the first fivestring bass guitar, the fender bass v, however unlike the modern 5 string, it had a high c instead of a low b. Fender steve bailey signature 6 string bass reverb. Steve baileys fretless bass bookdvd alfred publishing. If you had thought there were any limitations to electric bass this should put those fears to rest. And proper means one that has been set up correctly with an appropriate string set of the correct thicknesses, string saddles with correctly set height, a neck that has had its relief set correctly, and so on. Steve bailey born february 10, 1960 is an american bassist who is famous for his pioneering work with the six string fretless bass. Aria pro ii steve bailey 6string fretless bass seymour duncan pus, active electronics, hard case when these were a current model, aria offered them in 4,5, and 6string, fretted or fretless. This signature bass features a select alder body, quartersawn asymmetrical maple neck, twooctave compoundradius 9. Hes an instructional author with an impressive list of performing and recording credits, including dizzy gillespie, the rippingtons, and jethro tull. Steve baileys lesson on composing on his signature 6. Advisory board and columnist for bass player magfaculty for ngsw solo bassist and clinician worlwidebooks include steve bailey bass series, cont bass extremes.
The fretted version of fenders steve bailey jazz bass vi is a phenomenal bass that lets you explore an almost limitless tonal palette, from singing. Aria pro ii steve bailey 6 string fretless bass seymour duncan pus, active electronics, hard case when these were a current model, aria offered them in 4,5, and 6 string, fretted or fretless. Get your fender steve bailey jazz bass vi six string today. Fender steve bailey vi 6string bass musicians friend. Aria pro ii steve bailey bass 6string currently strung with flatwounds, fretless this is a pretty cool bass. The book begins with an exploration of the low b and high c strings followed by scale studies, random note studies, technique, and chord voicings triads, seventh chords and inversions. This book will help you successfully make the transition from fretted to fretless bass.
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