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New Book Review posted: Bass Musician Magazine
Scott Hubbell - Fretboard Arcanum
"Fretboard Arcanum, by Scott Hubbell, is a comprehensive method written to help bassists with their "vertical" soloing skills. The purpose of this book is to familiarize the bassist with chord structures and to enhance his ability to solo intelligently and effectively. While many of these concepts can be applied to bass lines and fills, these exercises will focus more on soloing. Includes hundreds of exercises, written in both standard notation and tablature will help the player with ear-training, chord studies, fretboard knowledge and over-all chops fitness."
For instant gratification it is available as a prepaid download or for a couple more dollars in book format.
If you have a question about Fretboard Arcanum, or would like to purchase it using a money order or certified check, please e-mail me at: hubbell@st-tel.net.
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Fretboard Alchemy for the 4, 5 and 6 String Bass
Fretboard Alchemy For 4, 5, And 6-String Bass is a no nonsense comprehensive study of scales, modes, chords, arpeggios, extended fingerings, diagonal fingerings, functional harmony, theory and more. Ever wonder how to play a Phrygian Dominant? It's there on page 26. How about the 4th mode of the Melodic Minor? Page 17 in all of its glory. I have stripped away all the fluff associated with scale theory and brought it into the new century with style. All examples are presented in both standard notation and fretboard diagrams.
For instant gratification it is available as a prepaid download or for a couple more dollars in book format.
If you have a question about Fretboard Alchemy For 4, 5, And 6-String Bass, or would like to purchase it using a money order or certified check, please e-mail me at: hubbell@st-tel.net.
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Book Samples:
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Sample 2: Major Scales and Modes / Aeolian
What The Pros Are Saying About Fretboard Alchemy
"Having a tool out in the market that further develops fretboard mastery is invaluable. I think it also is very comprehensive yet also lends for more volumes." - Michael Dimin
"Fretboard Alchemy is the most comprehensive resource addressing fingerboard harmony on 4, 5, and 6-string basses. It's thorough, practical, and most importantly, easy-to-understand. An indispensable reference tool for bassists of all levels." - Cliff Engel
"This book is one of the most thought out and informative bass method books I have seen in a long time. I'm really diggin' it." - Jauqo III-X
"Scott Hubbell's Fretboard Alchemy is an excellent resource for anyone who is serious about learning the fingerboard and getting their harmony together. Buy it... get to work!" - Todd Johnson
"Fretboard Alchemy is a really great comprehensive reference that would be helpful to any bass player interested in improving their ear training and coverage of the fingerboard." - Adam Nitti
"Fretboard Alchemy is terrific! It is clear, concise and easy to understand. I highly recommend this tool to all students of the bass. It lays out the various scales and modes in clear visual patterns on the fingerboard so the student can learn to associate what harmony is under his/her hands. The end result is solid understanding of what scales to use for grooves and soloing and for a bassist this understanding is crucial." - Lucas Pickford
"With the concepts found in Fretboard Alchemy and a little imagination, even rockers like myself can find new magic in their music. Simply put, this is a "must have" for all bass players, and I give it my highest recommendation." - Jon Pomplin
"The material looks great, lots of info in a very precise, easy-to-follow presentation." - Ray Riendeau
"Where was this 20 years ago? I remember studying the harmony that you have documented from a lot of different sources. I like the fact that all of the modes are right there with a lot of organization. Fretboard Alchemy is a must for bassists who are trying to get a handle on harmony - very well organized." - Craig Schoedler
"Fretboard Alchemy strikes me as a solid & insightful resource for bassists and should REALLY help a lot of players." - Norm Stockton
"Where was this 20 years ago? I remember studying the harmony that you have documented from a lot of different sources. I like the fact that all of the modes are right there with a lot of organization. Fretboard Alchemy is a must for bassists who are trying to get a handle on harmony - very well organized." - Craig Schoedler
"Fretboard Alchemy is a great method for REALLY understanding the information available on the Bass neck." - John Flitcraft
"Scott's book, "Fretboard Alchemy for Bass" is a great tool for all levels of electric bass playing. I highly recommend that bass instructors incorporate it into their curriculum as I have." - Denson Angulo, Professor: Electric Bass, Double Bass, Jazz Studies; Brigham Young University, Idaho
Scott Hubbell's book, "Fretboard Alchemy," is a really, really good resource for people who want to know more about modes/altered modes and their uses. It is also a good resource for different fingerings as well as a thought-starter for generating your own fingerings. Now, I gotta go, there are some of his "motion patterns" that need my attention. - Steuart Liebig