CHRIS MATHEOS has been a leading instructional method book author for over 25 years. 20 of his books have been published internationally by MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS. Click on book covers below for more information.
Currently in its 4th edition. THis book is featured on the mel bay all time best seller list. featured in bass player magazine's recommendations as well as their 1998 'best of the year' cover story.
BASS FINGERSTYLE FUNK GROOVES MADE EASY
Advanced fingertyle funk bass book featuring percussive mutes and intermediate 16th note grooves.
SLAP BASS FOR FIVE & SIX STRING BASS
advanced percussive slap bass techniques for five & six string bass.
100 FRETLESS BASS WORKOUTS
a study of fretless bass technique. full of exercises to help develop good intonation and fingerboard mastery.
100 R&B SOUL GROOVES FOR BASS
R&B and Soul bass workouts. A introduction to the styles of music and the unique bass approach that goes with it.
BLUES BASS MADE EASY
A study of blues bass technique. written by a bassist who has toured & recorded with the biggest names in the style of music.
FAMOUS JAZZ BASS CHORD PROGRESSIONS
A Study of jazz bass technique. Loaded with music theory and jam along audio featuring steve mcmurray (drums) and Joshua bland (piano).
BASS STYLES MADE EASY
50 TWO HAND TAPPING WORKOUTS FOR ELECTRIC BASS
A TWO HAND TAPPING BOOK DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE BASSISTS TO THE STYLE.
SLAP BASS MADE EASY
SLAP BASS BASICS ARE COVERED HERE. designed for those who are new to slap bass.
BASS WARM UPS
exercises for warming up and speed building.
FAMOUS ROCK & BLUES BASS PROGRESSIONS
A JAM ALONG BOOK THAT EXPLORES ROCK AND BLUES MUSIC & BASS PLAYING.
GETTING INTO SLAP BASS
A book that covers the historical development of slap bass through musical examples. this book covers the basics to to the most advanced techniques.
50 MODAL SLAP BASS WORKOUTS
A study of slap bass technique that can be used to slap melody lines etc.
BUILDING AMAZING BASS TECHNIQUE
A book designed to help develop fingerstyle speed and fretboard mastery.
THE ULTIMATE HEAVY METAL BASS BOOK
A study of heavy metal bass technique and the music theory behind the style.
