Max Palermo

Pentatonic scales are widely used in all styles of music. This book focuses on the most often used, including ethnic and exotic scales. For each, this book presents the structure and construction, the...

A quick reference guide to the scales commonly used in improvising and bass-line construction, covering the musical theory and the practical applications.

This book for beginning to advanced 4- & 5-string bassists offers a practical approach for playing scales over any chord progression to strengthen bass lines, groove patterns and solo ideas. Players w...

The New Method for Electric Bass provides a full step-by-step guide for all aspiring students of electric bass. Topics are presented and expanded gradually, allowing you to gain a complete level of un...

Scales are one of the foundations of good playing and Essential Scales for Electric Bass is a quick and simple guide for music students of all levels, specifically tackling this important topic. It is...

The New Method for Electric Bass is a progressive, easy to follow tuition method, which gives the experienced player a more complete understanding of the instrument. Packed with useful tips for improv...

Bassist and educator Max Palermo takes you through more than 700 easy, step-by-step exercises for finger building, based on the 24 possible fingering combinations.

From the irresistible party jams of South Bronx to the urban sounds of today, hip-hop has maintained close links with its roots. Many of its characteristic sounds and beats come from funk, soul, and R...