"I've never seen anyone go so deeply into the subject of technique. Some of Peter's insights really made an impression on me and I've already started to experiment with them in the studio."
Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith)

Peter with Aerosmith and rehgina and Dave of surrender dorothy,
backstage in Toronto.

Peter with Michael Manring at the NAMM show in L.A.

"Information about the fundamental mechanics of bass playing has been in short supply in the bass world and I think Essential Bass Technique will be an indispensable addition to any bassist's learning tools." Michael Manring (Bass Player's 1994 Bassist of the Year)

"Essential attention to the basics makes this a great book for all levels of bassist." Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, David Lee Roth, Niacin)

Peter with Billy Sheehan at the NAMM show in Anaheim.

Peter with Mark Egan at NAMM in sunny Los Angeles.

"This is an in-depth study of the principles of bass technique. It is refreshing to have such a book available that presents a thorough and concise analysis of bass guitar technical concepts. A great reference book for bassists at all levels." Mark Egan (Pat Metheny, Sting, Joan Osborne)

"Essential Bass Technique is a great conceptual guide on how to play what you play! Lots of accurate concepts!!" Steve Bailey (Larry Carlton, Bass Extremes, B.I.T. Instructor) "This is a precise, focused explanation of bass technique. It's very good." Alain Caron (Uzeb, Le Band)

Peter with Steve and Alain at the NAMM show.

"As a resource tool and practice guide, it's definitely for players at all levels. It's the book to use!"
Christopher Maloney (Bass Institute of Technology)

"I recommend Essential Bass Technique as an excellent learning tool for all bass players. Peter Murray presents his research into efficient bass guitar technique in a clear and matter-of-fact manner, without imposing the bias of any particular musical style. Drawing on his own experience and observations, as well as research into other useful documentation such as the "Alexander Technique," Peter demystifies the most practical aspects of improving the way you play the bass guitar. This is the first bass guitar text I have encountered which encourages the bassist to analyze the "why do I do this" of particular technical choices and practice routines, and Peter effectively communicates how to deal with these areas."
Steve Lucas (Bruce Cockburn, Loreena McKennitt)

Peter with Bryan Beller at the NAMM show in Los Angeles.

"I've been looking for a book on technique to use with my students, and now I think I've found it. Essential Bass Technique is a realistic, common-sense guide to bass technique for players of all skill levels. Peter Murray gets it." Bryan Beller (Mike Keneally and Beer For Dolphins, Z)

"In the Foreword of Peter Murray's book Essential Bass Technique he states, 'I feel it's healthy to initiate a dialogue on electric bass guitar technique. In the musical world, it's a very young instrument with entirely unique properties, and it deserves careful study.' I completely agree. This is not a book of hot licks. In fact there is very little notated music. Enough, however, to illustrate certain points such as 'inchworming', 'barring' and 'pinky muting'. There is much food for thought in this book. Like a great chef, you must have the correct technique to prepare the food before you can begin to create a feast. The information for you to create a musical feast is available here, but you will have to read and digest it to make it your own. The material in this book also relates to the athlete preparing for the game or match, and the artist contemplating the right brush stroke or color combination. The only difference is that we must consider things such as tone, muting, chops, raking, string skipping and finger distance from the string -- all of which are discussed here. Play a great game, paint a beautiful picture, and enjoy a sumptuous meal with Peter Murray's Essential Bass Technique."
Rich Appleman (Chair, Bass Department, Berklee College of Music)