Notation
Two methods of music notation are presented in this book; namely notes and tablature. You need only use one of these methods, whichever is most convenient (if you are not familiar with note reading follow the tablature outlined in the following diagrams).
Music Notation
In order to use the music in this book it will be helpful to have a previous knowledge of music reading, Introducing Bass by Stephan Richter or Progressive Bass by Gary Turner and Brenton White will assist with this.
If you already have experience with reading music you will find it useful to refer to the tablature sometimes to determine the correct position of an example.
Finally for music readers; the key signature for some examples has been omitted, with the relevant sharps and flats notated in the music. This has been done to simplify the music for ease of reading.
Tablature
Tablature is a method of indicating the position of notes on the fretboard. There are five tab lines, each representing one of the five strings on the bass.
When a number is placed on one of the lines, it indicates the fret location of a note, e.g.:
This indicates the 4th fret of the second string (an F# note).
This indicates the 7th fret of the 4th string (a B note).
This indicates the open third string (an A note).
The tablature, as used in this book, does not indicate the time values of the notes, only their position on the fretboard.
* Note: readers may need to refer to the tablature to determine the position of an exercise.
