However, if you want to expand your knowledge about music theory and fingerboard geography, and make use of all of the notes you never knew existed on your 24 fret electric bass, then study this book. Critically acclaimed across the uk with a studio album storming up the uk pop charts, the sellout intoxicating tudor takeoff continues. It includes hundreds of speciallycomposed exercises and musical examples. Tony grey bass academy paperback september 1, 20 by tony grey author 4. Nowadays because of a sluggish economic climate, everyone is wanting to save hard earned. Tony grey was born in newcastle, england in 1975 where music was just another family member. Grey spent nearly a year in erie creating and producing instructional videos, an effort that became the tony grey bass academy his way of overcoming the limitations of time and space. The show will feature sir cliffs greatest hits devil woman, wired for sound, young ones, summer. Tony grey is a master bassist, multiinstrumentalist, composer, pub. At an extremely cheap and reasonably priced, tony grey bass academy gives you unbelievable and amazing final results. Double bass, string bass, piano accompaniment volume 1 1. Another useful feature of the book is a glossary of chord symbols.
In my opinion, a book that covers similar ground but does it in a much more thorough manner is tony grey s bass academy book. However, it was worthless, the audio and video he talks about does not exist. People in a small village in the gobi desert have caucasian features mixed with their chinese. Upton bass brescian model double bass, 2020, opus 203 this new brescian was particularly rewarding to make, its a stateoftheart fully carved version with exceptional wood figured spruce top and rippling big leaf maple back and sides cut from the same board. But before my book, there were a couple of essential leaning tools that, along with private lessons, helped me become a better bass player. Having played bass with an incredibly varied and talented group of people including the pop group bliss, john mclaughlin, herbie hancock, wayne shorter, mike stern, wayne krantz and hiromi to name just a few, tony is also a. The deposit special reduces the initial deposit due to reserve a slot in our production schedule the full balance of the list price is still due at final payment.
The opening fifty seconds of unaccompanied bass playing on chasing shadows, the title track, demonstrate beyond a doubt that tony grey is an exceptional talent, finely balancing technical prowess with musical creativity. However, and i can not stress this enough, the most valuable thing on the academy is the method he offers. Bass book tony grey bass academy designed and written by worldrenowned bassist tony grey, bass academy features hundreds of musical examples and exercises, as well as stepbystep guides on theory and playing approach. Slap it funk studies for the electric bass by tony oppenheim should be on every bass players book shelf. Recordings of the chord progressions and etudes have been provided so the student can hear how these scales may be used in real life situations. Anything written by ed friedland is good, the complete bass method published by hal leonard is great. Born in newcastle england in 1975, tony grey has one of the most singular and dynamic voices on the bass guitar today. Bass academy the ultimate jazz bass guitar method sheet music, dvd. This book is the holy grail of bass instruction books with an awesome dvd. Free bass lesson on technique building by tony grey signup to receive free weekly lessons by tony grey including lesson documents. When you get tony grey bass academy, it helps in enhancing not only your projects but your personal life at the same time. Bass academy from tony grey buy now in stretta sheet.
And you can easily find it online for less than janeks book. I am thinking chuck shers improvisers bass method may be the only one that comes close to covering all the bases asked for in the original post. Sep 01, 20 tony grey bass academy paperback september 1, 20 by tony grey author 4. Jul 29, 2014 for sale tony grey bass method book dvd discussion in for sale. Tony is not only an accomplished bassist, but also an educator with his own. Having played bass with an incredibly varied and talented group of people including the pop group bliss, john mclaughlin, herbie hancock, wayne shorter, mike stern, wayne krantz and hiromi to name just a few, tony is also a talented composer and multiinstrumentalist that. Tony grey signature monarch fodera custom bass guitars. If you are interested in booking a private lesson, time slots are very limited and available on a firstcome, firstserve basis.
Tony grey born march 25, 1975 in newcastle, england is an english bass player, composer, producer, published author and award winning music educator. Revised and expanded edition of every bass players favorite book. Space bass february 12, 2018 february 12, 2018 by best bass gear for aspiring bass builders out there, you may be faced with the decision of whether to build a show bass or a performance bass. Tony grey knows how to teach and his website videos are proof of that. Geddy lees big beautiful book of bass coming next fall. If youre working through the lessons, you should definitely pick up a few of these so you can practice some of the songs and get the most out of the lessons. Designed and written by worldrenowned bassist tony grey, bass academy features hundreds of musical examples and exercises, as well as stepbystep guides on theory and playing approach. But some people will simply be impressed by how far they might advance their skills using this system. Grey is best known for his 6string electric bass technique, melodic improvisation and warm tone as well as. Tony grey bass academy is really useful along with has a durability. Book of the black bass comprising its complete and scientific and life history with a practical treatise on angling and fly fishing and a full description of tools, tackle and implements is a work of angling and fly fishing literature on the subject of black bass written by james a. The bass academy was initially intended to be a companion to his book tony grey bass academy.
This flexible collection of string ensembles will inspire chamber music performance while introducing beginners to some of the greatest classic themes ever written. He is the artist and writer of the incredible conduit and white plastic gray is a native of the comic book hotbed of windsor, ontario, canada which has produced an unusual number of comic book creatorsartists including darwyn cooke, david finch, jeff lemire, and jason fabok. Click on the thumbnail for the fullsized image born in newcastle england in 1975, tony grey has one of the most singular and dynamic voices on the bass guitar today. Deposit for a tony grey monarch 6 elite fodera guitar. At the age of 18 tony broke his back in a horrific car accident. It comes as no surprise, therefore, to learn that one of his early teachers was guitarist john mclaughlin.
This lavishly produced volume large format and hardcover is a wondrous celebration of the instrument, including its origins and history, and the weird and wonderful shapes it has taken. Join facebook to connect with tony grey and others you may know. Since it was first published in 1995, the bestselling bass book has become the standard text for anyone searching for a complete history of bass guitars. Click below on the times that have been hilighted as available to book a private lesson. Teach yourself to play bass guitar at your own pace. Parts, strings, and accessories started by jbass65, jul 29, 2014. New general bass guitar instruction books musicians friend. Be prepared to experience the flawless composition and high energy brilliance of this ethereal, drum and bass, jazzfusion masterpiece. Top 5 best bass instruction books b ass instruction books are everywhere, heck, i even wrote one. In this book, he seems to assume that you possess the same qualities. Join facebook to connect with tony bass and others you may know. Designed and written by worldrenowned bassist tony grey, bass academy. Throughout the studybass lessons, i reference songs that are transcribed in these books.
Heres an example in case youre not familiar with the studybass approach. Tony grey is an english bass player, composer, producer, published author and. Now tony has a book dvd geared for all bassists from beginner to advanced that wish to widen their vocabulary. Book a bass guitar clinic or workshop with worldrenowned bassist, tony grey, who also incorporates a live performance at the end. Part one of a threepart series, this book introduces music theory, scales and chords. Grey is offering the track as a free download on his website.
Guy bass has 88 books on goodreads with 33 ratings. If youve watched tony greys youtube videos, you have a sense of his seriousness, his dedication to the bass, his sense of discipline, and his belief in practice as meditation. Rock n roll hall of fame and rush bassist geddy lees geddy lees big beautiful book of bass is a gorgeous, fully illustrated love letter to rock n rolls rumbly bottom end, complete with a guided tour of lees extensive vintage bass collection, personal anecdotes, observations and history, from one of the worlds most. Get the best price and selection of new gray bass at musicians friend.
Tony grey while i was visiting gansu, chinas far western province through which the silk road runs, i came upon a curious legend. Tony grey s instagram profile has 305 photos and videos. So, for less money i purchased tony gray and was totally blown away. As they progressed in their career, they grew from a simple rock band singing catchy tunes into conceptual artists creating sprawling musical statements.
A collection of writings from master bass guru levin, who has played with peter gabriel throughout gabriels 30year solo career, with king crimson since the early 80s, as frontman for his own band, and for dozens of other live and studio gigs including john lennons final album. While there is a brief introduction on technique, only six pages, the rest of the book focuses on characteristics of creating melodies and soloing. The future of bass education starts at tony grey bass. Deposit for a tony grey monarch 6 elite please note that this is a deposit page only and that you will be notified of shipping costs when final payment is due. Tony grey is an english bass player, composer, producer, published author. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Features original interviews with bass makers past and present, dozens of unusual, specially commissioned color photos, and a reference section that provides a wealth of information on every major manufacturer. Designed and written by worldrenowned bassist tony grey, bass academy features hundreds of musical examples and exercises, as well as. Were getting into the holiday spirit with some bass videos, including this new arrangement of carol of the bells by tony grey. Tony grey bass academy bookdvd tony grey has performed with such greats as john mclaughlin, hiromi, herbie hancock, wayne krantz, dennis chambers, and many more. Full text of historical dictionary of homosexuality. Learn how to play bass guitar with world renowned bassist and award winning music educator, tony grey. Open quick view dialog for hal leonard 5string bass complete book of scales, modes and chords hal leonard 5string bass complete book of scales, modes. Tony s book is much more in depth at about 300 pages, plus a dvd with him explaining many of the concepts. Skip to main content skip to footer site51500000000124941 new k33788 music sales tony grey bass academy music sales america series softcover with dvd written by tony grey. Correlated with strictly strings book 1, strictly classics contains 18 ensembles spanning four centuries of music. I would have never in a million years been able to realize that living in new york, grey said, referring to the time it took to plan and execute the 300. Tony grey has performed with such greats as john mclaughlin, hiromi, herbie.
It even contains a dvd that will help people hone their skills further. May 02, 2014 the book itself will feature some standardized notation that will help people pick up on the basics. Tony grey is an excellent, worldclass bass player, and that alone is reason enough to be excited ab. Bass players guide to pentatonics harnesses the power of the pentatonic scale for bass players of all genres and abilities. Now tony has a bookdvd geared for all bassists from beginner to advanced that wish to widen their vocabulary. A superb array of theatre, dance, music, festivals, and exhibitions. Music sales tony grey bass academy music sales america. Copyright 2018 tony grey bass academy all rights reserved. Tony greys bass academy, stated on the cover as the ultimate jazz bass guitar method is just that. Bass book tony grey bass academy bass musician magazine.
Tony grey am is a stage actor, lawyer, mining entrepreneur, businessman, arts patron and author, whose writing is informed by travel for his work with international mining ventures. The bass guitar is undoubtedly one of the most significant instruments of this century, yet this book is the first to study its history. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. It was during his recovery he started playing the bass and whilst under the watchful eye of legendary guitarist john mclaughlin, tony successfully auditioned for a scholarship to the world. Designed and written by worldrenowned bassist tony grey, bass academy features hundreds of musical examples and exercises, as well as stepbystep. The bassist creates an ambient soundscape with the songs lulling melody before taking a beautiful solo over top. The who is handsdown one of the greatest english rock bands evera band whose only comparable peers are the beatles and the rolling stones. The bass guitar is one of the most significant new musical instruments to have appeared in the 20th century, and the bass book is the first to study its complete and fascinating story, with the full story of the most important bass players and bass makers. Presented in four parts, this book takes you on a journey of pentatonics through their endless and amazing uses.
Dec 27, 20 designed and written by worldrenowned bassist tony grey, bass academy features hundreds of musical examples and exercises, as well as stepbystep guides on theory and playing approach. You may book multiple session, up to 6 months in advance. The best books for a bassist to read and learn from. The academy was initially intended to be a companion for his instructional book, tony grey bass academy. Featured software all software latest this just in old school emulation msdos games historical software classic pc games software library. Feb 06, 20 tony grey knows how to teach and his website videos are proof of that. People in a small village inmore while i was visiting gansu, chinas far western province through which the silk road runs, i came upon a curious legend. The scale fingerings presented are applicable to both electric and upright bass. Grey studied at the prestigious berklee college of music in boston and graduated receiving the outstanding performer award in 2001. My other favorites are tony grey s bass academy book dvd combo and joel dibartolos serious electric bass.
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