Alfred Music Plektrum Bass

In this issue, Christoph Herder covers everything you need to know about pick technique in bass playing, which, alongside pizzicato and slap techniques, is one of the most important playing techniques on the electric bass.

The topic is discussed in depth, as the first part covers the history of the pick, the electric bass and the most significant pick-playing bassists, as well as technical know-how detailing the various shapes, sizes, materials, finishes and thicknesses.

Once you’ve gained a solid theoretical grounding, the second part of the book moves on to practical playing, introducing all the key pick techniques and their applications. These are taught and explored in small, easy-to-follow steps. To this end, there are many different groove examples that provide inspiration for developing your own bass playing style and encourage creativity. Furthermore, each chapter concludes with a piece that can be heard alongside the grooves and exercises on the accompanying CD as a demo track and play-along.

About the author:

Christoph Herder studied electric bass at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Mannheim/Heidelberg. In addition to his extensive concert experience and his work as a lecturer, he has also gained a high profile as an author.