Bass Aerobics by Jon Liebman Bass Guitar Tablature - Sheet Music
By Jon LiebmanPerfect for beginning to advanced players, this book with online audio access by world-renowned bassist and educator Jon Liebman provides a 52-week, one-exercise-per-week workout program for developing, improving and maintaining bass guitar technique. Liebman teaches: chromatics; scales & arpeggios; string-crossing and advanced patterns; slapping & popping; and more – all in styles ranging from rock, funk and R&B to jazz, disco, reggae and more. Bassists using Bass Aerobics will benefit from increased speed, improved dexterity, better accuracy and heightened coordination – not to mention an awesome new groove vocabulary! The accompanying online audio contains all 52 workout grooves for both demonstration and play-along.
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Summary
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Methods and More
- Artist:
- Jon Liebman
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 114
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.303 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.05 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.696437
Bass Builders. Instruction. Softcover Audio Online. With guitar tablature. 114 pages. Hal Leonard #696437. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.696437).ISBN 9781423495635. UPC: 884088511548. 9.0x12.0x0.303 inches.
Perfect for beginning to advanced players, this book with online audio access by world-renowned bassist and educator Jon Liebman provides a 52-week, one-exercise-per-week workout program for developing, improving and maintaining bass guitar technique. Liebman teaches: chromatics; scales & arpeggios; string-crossing and advanced patterns; slapping & popping; and more – all in styles ranging from rock, funk and R&B to jazz, disco, reggae and more. Bassists using Bass Aerobics will benefit from increased speed, improved dexterity, better accuracy and heightened coordination – not to mention an awesome new groove vocabulary! The accompanying online audio contains all 52 workout grooves for both demonstration and play-along.
About Hal Leonard Bass Builders
Bass Builders is a series of technique book/audio packages created for the purposeful building and development of your chops. Each volume is written by an expert in that particular technique. And with the inclusion of audio - either CD or cassette - the added dimension of hearing exactly how to play particular grooves and techniques makes this truly like a private lesson.
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- Artists:
- Jon Liebman
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.6 Rating
5 reviews
Sarah M.
Dec 18, 2025
Bass Aerobics by Jon Liebman is a truly valuable resource. The 'beginning to advanced' scope makes it ideal for a wide range of students. The 52-week format instills discipline, and the clear tablature, as expected from Hal Leonard, aids reading. The online audio is fantastic for rhythm development across diverse styles. It's an engaging and practical choice for bass students aiming for solid technique.
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
While 'Bass Aerobics' isn't for pianists, understanding these fundamental bass techniques from Jon Liebman is invaluable for a collaborative musician. The exercises demonstrate strong rhythmic foundations and groove construction across genres (rock, funk, jazz), which directly impacts how a bassline supports a vocalist or ensemble. It deepens my appreciation for the bass's crucial role in creating a cohesive and supportive musical texture.
David K.
Dec 15, 2025
This 'Bass Aerobics' book is a solid technique builder. While not a gig book directly, the exercises translate quickly to improved playing for live situations. The comprehensive workout on slapping, popping, scales, and diverse grooves is crucial for versatility. Online audio is handy for quick practice sessions. It's a fundamental investment for maintaining chops and expanding your groove vocabulary; highly recommend for serious bassists.
Anonymous
Dec 15, 2025
Jon Liebman's 'Bass Aerobics' is exactly what I needed! As a weekend player, the 'beginning to advanced' approach feels perfectly achievable, and one exercise a week is super manageable. It’s so much fun to dig into rock, funk, and jazz grooves, and the online audio helps me feel like I’m really nailing the sound. I'm already noticing huge improvements in my playing and enjoying the process!
Graeme M.
May 9, 2023
I recently elected to try a bit to elevate my musicality as Rythm player/accompanist ; doing so by primarily playing bass guitar with a trio putting together an ambitious set. while barely into the first workout I can see this book truly opening up the instrument. Online audio/video is awesome also. Two thumbs up is what I say.
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