Bass guitar teachers and private studio instructors will find 240 titles here spanning classic rock, jazz, funk, and blues. The collection anchors on essential methods like Ron Manus's Alfred's Basic Bass Method 1 and Steve Hall's Scales & Modes for Bass, alongside iconic repertoire like the Led Zeppelin Bass TAB Anthology. You'll also find focused studies for specific sounds: David Overthrow's The Total Funk Bassist brings groove and groove theory together, while series like the Bass Masterclass Band editions dig into the language of artists like Jaco Pastorius and Marcus Miller. Whether you're teaching technique, building ear training, or letting students learn their heroes, this collection covers the ground.
Highlights
Teachers keep coming back to Steve Hall's Scales & Modes for Bass, which consistently ranks as the top-selling title in the collection. Ron Manus's Alfred's Basic Bass Method 1 and the Led Zeppelin Bass TAB Anthology are steady choices for building foundations and teaching repertoire students actually want to play. David Overthrow's The Total Funk Bassist appeals to instructors looking to teach groove and style alongside technique.
Recently added
Markus Setzer's Bass Masterclass Band 3 (Jaco Pastorius) and Bass Masterclass Band 2 (Marcus Miller) arrived in the last year, offering study models for students serious about fusion and modern jazz approaches. Bernd Kiltz's Guitar Scales Unlocked, released in late 2025, serves bass and guitar players together with video and audio support.
Composer & Author Spotlight
Ron Manus led the creation and growth of Alfred Music's New Media division starting in the late 1980s and now serves as Chief Business Development Officer. His work on Alfred's Basic Bass Method and Scales & Modes for Bass has shaped how generations of players learn the instrument, combining traditional pedagogy with modern publishing innovation.
David Overthrow brings 28 years as a bassist and over 20 years as an instructor, with formal training from Berklee College of Music and a teaching presence at the National Guitar Workshop since 1984. His The Total Funk Bassist draws directly from this performance and teaching experience, offering practical approaches to the styles and grooves students hear in contemporary music.
