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I don't even know if this is the right section, but it's about bass so i can't really go wrong i 'spose...

I'm looking to get myself a book with tab/sheet music of lots of different scales, just as a sort of reference as i know i should really be learning as many as i can.

I just searched on amazon and there's quite a selection, so i was wondering if you guys could suggest any you think are more worth the investing in than others than others?

tah in advance :)

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The most exhaustive book I've got where scales are concerned is one of the Jamey Aebersold series "Major & Minor" (Vol. 24).

It lists all the commonly used scales which are too numerous to mention & also gives you the format (in whole & half steps) how the scales fall. Plus you get a CD to jam with (mainly Jazz II-V-I's).

No tab, but just learning this stuff is an education in itself.

Cheers,
iamthewalrus

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IMHO all scale books are a total waste of time and money. Do a search online and you will get this info for free. If you're still stuck come back and I'm sure someone will make a list. Then the rest (i.e., practice) is up to you to explore each sound. Writing them out will help to learn them too.

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I did get hold of a pretty good book on scales and music theory many many years ago (way before the internet existed and it took me months to get it through the library ! :)) but nowadays, there are plenty of free resources on the internet which will show you the notes or intervals of loads of scales. I'd check them out if I were you if you just want the notes/intervals within particular scales.

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I always advocate for Mark Levine's 'The Jazz Theory Book'. A book of scales will not really do anything without some input about application. Levine's book is a must have and will save you a lot of money in the long run as it will be the only book you really need (other than something on how to read music - you will need a rudimentary understanding of reading to get the most out of Levine).

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I've got to agree with Bilbo.
'The Jazz Theory Book' is possibly the best book that I own-and I have a lot. It's just so
full of information,and backs it all up with actual musical examples. Even though it is based in
jazz,the information in the book is relevant to any style.

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[quote name='SimBass' post='803515' date='Apr 12 2010, 11:04 AM']Hope this helps

[url="http://www.studybass.com/tools/chord-scale-note-printer/"]http://www.studybass.com/tools/chord-scale-note-printer/[/url][/quote]

I've just had a dabble on this site, and I definitely wouldn't buy a book because it does it for you and for free.

I keep on meaning to get that Jazz Theory Book, it's been recommended before (actually to me).

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Hey dude, you might like to try this I found not long ago. It has heaps of scales for bass. The scales are all notated in TAB and staved bass clef, which is ok, but there are no charts or explanations. You'd need some basic theory or score reading to find it useful. [url="http://www.bassguitar-scales.com"]Bass Guitar Scales eBook[/url]
It fairly priced but it's not the ultimate book, but I guess it does the job if you don't mind score rreading..

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[quote name='Patrickhadow' post='811722' date='Apr 19 2010, 07:35 PM']i would love to have a go at this book but it's so expensive!
30 pounds from amazon and you cant get it on ebay unless you want to ship it from america![/quote]

Its really worth every penny, mate. I would recommend it above any other publication and, once you have it, you won't need anything else. Its an
investment that will pay for itself many time over.

I get that its a lot to pay out at first, though. Sell some old cds!!

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[quote name='SimBass' post='803515' date='Apr 12 2010, 11:04 AM']Hope this helps

[url="http://www.studybass.com/tools/chord-scale-note-printer/"]http://www.studybass.com/tools/chord-scale-note-printer/[/url][/quote]

I was just lurking but thought I'd say thanks for posting that, very handy!

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