{"product_id":"bass-sessions","title":"Bass Sessions","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1.2rem; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; color: #121212; border-color: #dddddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eBass Sessions: Studio Play-Alongs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePaperback Sheet Music | Bass Guitar (Notation \u0026amp; TAB) | Foundation to Advanced (Approx. Grades 1–5+)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBring the experience of playing alongside a full band into your practice with this collection of 10 original songs, 30 progressive bass guitar arrangements and 40 accompanying audio recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eBass Sessions: Studio Play-Alongs\u003c\/em\u003e explores ten different musical styles, including rock, pop, funk, soul, metal, reggae, Latin, indie, disco and Americana music. Each song has been composed and recorded by James Strange, with three progressively challenging bass arrangements designed to support players at different stages of their musical development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWith full-band backing tracks, standard notation and bass TAB throughout, this collection provides engaging repertoire for independent practice and teaching material for instrumental lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1.2rem; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; color: #121212; border-color: #dddddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eThree Levels Per Song\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eEvery song includes three arrangements, allowing players to choose a level suited to their current ability and progress through increasingly challenging material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eFoundation | Approximately Grades 1–2:\u003c\/span\u003e Accessible bass lines focusing on rhythmic confidence, note recognition and establishing a solid musical foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDevelopment | Approximately Grades 3–4:\u003c\/span\u003e More varied rhythms, melodic movement and stylistic detail to develop technique and musicianship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eAdvanced | Approximately Grade 5+:\u003c\/span\u003e More demanding arrangements featuring greater rhythmic, melodic and technical challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe suggested grades provide a general indication of difficulty and are not formal examination classifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1.2rem; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; color: #121212; border-color: #dddddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 original songs covering 10 different musical styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 progressive bass guitar arrangements across three playing levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard music notation and bass TAB throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient two-page spreads for each arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChord symbols to support harmonic understanding and creative playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 accompanying audio recordings, accessible through the QR code inside the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-band backing tracks and demonstrations for every playing level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1.2rem; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; color: #121212; border-color: #dddddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1.2rem; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; color: #121212; border-color: #dddddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eContents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eAfterglow\u003c\/span\u003e – Pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLate Summer\u003c\/span\u003e – Latin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eHigh Voltage\u003c\/span\u003e – Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eCountry Line\u003c\/span\u003e – Americana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDowntown Soul\u003c\/span\u003e – Soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eOpen Road\u003c\/span\u003e – Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIsland Time\u003c\/span\u003e – Reggae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eSaturday Lights\u003c\/span\u003e – Disco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eSide Streets\u003c\/span\u003e – Indie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePocket Change\u003c\/span\u003e – Funk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eEach song includes Foundation, Development and Advanced arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1.6rem; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; color: #121212; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1.2rem; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; color: #121212; border-color: #dddddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e40 Accompanying Audio Recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAccess the recordings through the QR code provided inside the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eEach of the ten songs includes four recordings:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eBacking Track:\u003c\/span\u003e A complete full-band accompaniment without bass, allowing you to take the bass player's place in the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eFoundation Demonstration:\u003c\/span\u003e A full-band recording featuring the Foundation bass arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDevelopment Demonstration:\u003c\/span\u003e A full-band recording featuring the Development bass arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eAdvanced Demonstration:\u003c\/span\u003e A full-band recording featuring the Advanced bass arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eListen to the demonstrations, familiarise yourself with the bass lines and then practise alongside the backing track at your chosen level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1.2rem; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; color: #121212; border-color: #dddddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1.2rem; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; color: #121212; border-color: #dddddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDeveloping Musical Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWorking through this collection provides opportunities to develop:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eRhythm and groove:\u003c\/span\u003e Explore the characteristic rhythmic patterns and bass-playing approaches used across different musical styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eTechnique and coordination:\u003c\/span\u003e Progress through increasingly challenging arrangements, developing accuracy, fluency and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eMusical versatility:\u003c\/span\u003e Experience ten different genres and become familiar with their distinctive musical characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eReading and performance:\u003c\/span\u003e Strengthen confidence with standard notation and bass TAB while applying your skills to complete musical pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eHarmonic understanding and creativity:\u003c\/span\u003e Use the accompanying chord symbols to explore the relationship between bass lines and harmony, with opportunities to develop your own musical ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eEnsemble playing:\u003c\/span\u003e Practise timing, musical phrasing and consistency while performing alongside professionally produced full-band recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1.2rem; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; color: #121212; border-color: #dddddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 1.2rem; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; color: #121212; border-color: #dddddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bass Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Foundation to Advanced (Approximately Grades 1–5+)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eNotation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Music Notation and Bass TAB\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback Sheet Music with Downloadable Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e10 Original Songs | 30 Bass Arrangements | 40 Audio Recordings (64 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePenny Music Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eComposer and Arranger:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e James Strange\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000;\"\u003e9781065436027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; font-size: 17.6px; caret-color: #4d4d4d; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000;\"\u003eISMN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9790708162759\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: inherit; 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