50 Tunes for Bass (book/3 CDs)

Mel Bay Publications
Level : Beginning-Intermediate
Traditional, Old Time, Bluegrass & Celtic Solos

50 Tunes Volume 1 for Bass is one book in a 5-book series. The 50 Tunes series is a collection of Bluegrass, Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles, families and individuals. This book contains the same 50 tunes as those found in the other 4 books of the series, but carefully designed for the bass.

The melodies in this book range from simple to advanced. Many tunes contain a harmony part to match the melody. 50 Tunes Volume 1 for Bass is designed for "flatpicking" on the acoustic guitar. Flatpicking is a style of guitar playing, prevalent in Celtic and Bluegrass music which features fast soloing with a single, flat pick. Companion CDs included. Book written in tablature only. Tunes recorded by full band, not all instruments featured in every song.

Battle Cry of Freedom
Blackberry Blossom
Cherokee Shuffle
Cotton Patch Rag
Devil's Dream
Down Yonder
Gardenia Waltz
Indian's Farewell Waltz
Mississippi Hornpipe
Old Joe Clark
Sailor's Hornpipe
Saint Anne's Reel
Uncle Joe
and many more