Reviews
In
the "Encyclopedia of Bass Logic" Rudi Weeks
had compiled an impressive wealth of information which
musicians and teachers alike will find invaluable. As
a Music Medicine specialist, I was particularly impressed
with the chapter 'Playing the Bass'. This section emphasizes
proper anatomical positioning, biomechanics and imparts
an excellent understanding of overuse injuries. This book
should not only give players insight into Rudi's superb
technique but, as importantly, the tools to prevent injury
so that the technique can be fully realized without the
downtime that accompanies injury. Bravo for 'Bass Logic'
!-
Richard N. Norris, MD
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 21:41:37 EDT
From: RNNorrisMD@aol.com
"Thanks Rudi- every word was true! I really was impressed
by your approach-many of the same things I've been telling
to patients for years-like exercises to discover the minimum
force to obtain a clean note ,etc". ...
"This book is like a complete guide to everything
bass"... ... "If your looking for the all-in-one
bass book, this text should last a lifetime."
"Bass
Frontiers" magazine.
The
Encyclopedia of Bass Logic is an amazing resource for
bass players (and teachers) on all levels, from beginners
to advanced pros. I'm especially impressed with the way
you have integrated technique, theory, and real "in
the trenches" information that every gigging bassist
needs to know -- and the way you have consistently stressed
that playing music
should be both fun and artistically satisfying. My favorite
section is "World Scales," which I found fascinating.
Not only is it a unique creative resource (especially
for solos) but it emphasizes the universality of the musical
experience. All I can say is: Great job, Rudi!
Jim
Roberts "Bass Player" magazine
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"Man- your book is very impressive. So much great
info, well presented."
"Rudi
Weeks has written a massive compendium of electric bass
concepts. The most notable attribute of this book is Weeks'
perspective and approach applied to the finer elements
of bass playing. The Encyclopedia of Bass Logic easily
contains the information of 4 or more average bass books
in a single volume, making it a great addition to any
bass library."
Robby
Garner
admin BassLessons.com, ElectricBass.com
I'm writing you first to thank you for creating such a
great "encyclopedia" for bass players. Secondly
I want to let you know that I have received a fair amount
of response from the readers about the book. ...
Jim Hyatt Bass Frontiers
Re: Volume7 Number4 pg.43
Subject:
Excellent Book!!
Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 17:38:04 -0500
From: "Edgar L. Wade" <pookey@seark.net>
To: <bassman@valinet.com>
Hi Rudi! I just wanted to let you know that I received
your book a few days ago. Congratulations on such a fine
piece or should I say pieces of work. Your book has information
even an old pro like myself can learn from. I cant wait
to try some of your ideas on my students. All I can say
is that I wish there had been some type of book available
in my early years to learn from.
Thanks!
Edgar
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 15:35:18 -0800
From: Dan Callaway <dan@lmi.net>
I would like you to know how impressed I have been using
your book. I wish I had a copy 3 years ago, before I started
using bad mechanics and developed periodic wrist and hand
problems. I've never seen a book that covers this area
in as much depth (if at all!)
Your book blew us away. It's scope was tremendous. Scales
from cultures around the globe?? Wow. The book was as
ambitious an endeavor as I have seen in instructional
manuals. Great for beginners or seasoned musicians. Very
readable. Amazingly comprehensive. It was the equivalent
of a doctoral dissertation, really. Who is your agent?
It appeared to be self-published. What are your distribution
plans?? Have you sent inquiry letters to MelBay?? Or any
big time music publishers? Do you have an editor with
marketing contacts? Lots of potential, as I see it.
I
have my own company in contract sales and marketing. So
you see, I notice a salable product when I see one.
TereseShelton
Subject: Re: "Bass Logic" book
From: RNNorrisMD@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 21:41:37 EDT
Thanks Rudi- every word was true! I really was impressed
by your approach-many of the same things i've been telling
to patients for years-like exercises to discover the minimum
force to obtain a clean note ,etc. I'd love to sing with
the band again some time-i may be away the 24th as it's
memorial day weekend-but for sure another time- i've been
playing guitar for over 40 years but have only been studying
bossa Nova with Harry becker (of Bill Cumpiano's guitar
shop) for 7 mos. I learn the Potugese lyrics to all the
guitar pieces -i had a tutor who was a student at Smith
from Brazil- there
are so many graet numbers.. let's stay in touch
-Richard
Subject: "Bass Logic" book
Date: Mon, 12 May 2003 07:13:05 EDT
From: RNNorrisMD@aol.com
Dear
Marcia-
I had encouraged Rudi Weeks to submit his book "encyclopedia
of bass logic" to you for your consideration- I would
like to offer the following endorsement which you may
use if you choose to publish the book:
In
the "Encyclopedia of Bass Logic" Rudi Weeks
had compiled an impressive wealth of information which
musicians and teachers alike will find invaluable. As
a Music Medicine specialist, I was particulary impressed
with the chapter 'Playing the Bass'. This section emphasizes
proper anatomical positioning, biomechanics and imparts
an excellent understanding of overuse injuries. This book
should not only give players insight into Rudi's superb
technique but, as importantly, the tools to prevent injury
so that the technique can be fully realized without the
downtime that accompanies injury.
Bravo for 'Bass Logic' !
-Richard
N. Norris,MD
(author ofThe Musician's Survival Manual)
