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Bass has never been so easy as with this beginning-level CD-ROM. Features over 100 step-by-step lessons with on-screen instructor John Arbo. Over 30 full motion split-screen videos show multiple angles and close-ups of both hands. Using an animated fretboard, recorded audio and variable-speed MIDI audio over 200 songs and exercises teach all the skills you need to start playing. Learn to play using triads, fills, and syncopation, and learn to create a bass line for any song you like. Includes full multi-track audio as well as bass-only and no-bass audio options, so you can perfect your technique and play along with the band.
Many of the songs in eMedias Bass Method are found in Guitar Method, so bass and guitar students can jam along with each other as they learn. Features hit songs made famous by the Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, and others. Also includes an automatic tuner, recorder, chord dictionary, and digital metronome to give you everything you need to start playing bass guitar.
Geo and Ei
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2015
Arrived in fine shape, but when I went to install it, Windows did not recognize it. I looked at the CD and packaging, which was dated in 2003. I'm thinking an update is in order.
Jduncs
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2015
somewhat hard for a young student to learn from
Robert Rutherford
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2013
This is a great tool you just do what they ask and if you get lost or over whelmed, you can just start over or back up a couple of lessons. The more you do it the better you get, it's a no-brainier!
Jim R.
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2011
So far, this is the best program I've used to help me re-learn the bass. It's a good concept, better than actual "human" instructions.My main complaint is that it has a very small viewing window, and this is most prominent on large computer monitors. You have to set your resolution way down for it to fill the screen.You have to download the latest Quicktime player directly from the Quicktime website in order for it to work on Windows 7 64 bit. The version on the disc does not work properly.Took two days for support to write me back about this issue, but by then I had figured out on my own how to fix it.Worth the money though. I'm really enjoying it!
Jack Reader
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2011
I found this program the most instructive of all learning methods I have struggled with over the years. Two grouchy tutors, countless books and videos left me only frustrated and made me leave the bass dust covered on the stand. I was not exactly dreaming of becoming the next Prestia, Marcus Miller or Victor Wooten. But even the hairy guy playing in the background of that pub was showing magical skills and knowledge of bass lines. This program gives you all the tools to be able to grab your bass and (re)start your journey. The video clips are great, the fretboard graphic is excellent, the selection of sample music is very helpful. The program is well built and easy to follow. It is an exceptional primer for anyone interested in picking up the bass.
Derron
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2009
A great place to start playing bass guitar. Easy to follow lesson plans. And a good confidence builder for when the time comes to play with other musicians. I would recommend this to anyone just starting out. But there is no subsitute for a live teacher get one to go along with program. My only dissapointment is at the end it tells you to move on to Bass Method 2 but there is no Bass Method 2 oh well.
D. Magill
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2008
I think this is a great product for beginners, but I do feel that he moves a little too fast after awhile. I do recommend it for beginners, although I wish someone would come out with something that would interact with you a little more, "game-like".
Fretful
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2004
First the problems: I began using this product under Windows XP home edition and found several bugs. The metronome and tuner would not work, and the menus had extraneous symbols. None of these were a killer, but a bit annoying. Then I switched to my old computer running Windows 98, and everything worked fine.For the program itself, it's great! There is video of the instructor (sometimes with a split view to show both hands), songs to play along with, an animated fretboard, audio clips with more suggestions or reminders, a guitar chord dictionary, and the aforementioned tuner and metronome. Portions of the music can be selected to repeat, to aid practice. The songs include the voice and guitar parts. A very good program for a beginner bassist.
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