This book will give bassists insight into many of the scales used in jazz. Each scale is presented with standard notation tablature and fingering patterns for both one octave and two octaves. The book starts with the basic majorscales then delves into the modes (Lydian Phrygian etc.) altered scales bebop scales pentatonic scales blues scales and symmetric scales (diminished scales whole-tone scales and chromatic scales). If you are not familiarwith these terms don't fear; they are explained clearly in the book. Along the way the authors offer advice and exercises to help you use the scales in improvisation. While not going into great depth or giving numerous examplesfor each scale this book will give the bassist a thorough understanding of the wide variety of scales available for improvising. Plan to spend some time practicing and working out your own patterns once you have mastered the onesin the book. The scale fingerings presented are applicable to both electric and upright Bass.
