"The Chordal Approach" is the culmination of over 20 years of work. From my first attempt at a chord-melody solo of Misty in 1979 to my cutting edge arrangement of Jaco's Three Views of a Secret, I have been able to develop a chordal technique that is within reach of all players. I have, recently, expanded the technique through the use of the Boomerang Phrase Sampler.

"I finally had a chance to sit down and go through "The Chordal Approach." Great stuff! I especially like how you explain the theories of reharmonization and voice leading. It makes the bok a great educational resource for all bassists and I admire the work you've put in." - Michael Manring

"The state of my desk being as it is, I just now got around to reading through your book The Chordal Approach. You're doing bassists a pretty great service by spelling all of this out, I gotta say. For someone like me, who was never a technical genius and initially learned "some" chords by trial and error and never know exactly why or how to use them properly until years later (and still don't in lots of jazz cases), this is a key to the kingdom. Now if only you could show us all how to do the fingerpicking-style thumb-walks/fingers-comp thing in three easy steps, you'd really be in trouble. :-)" - Bryan Beller

"Moving step by step through the theory, technique, and application of bass chords, Dimin espouses chordal study as a performance tool and as a way to improve your overall musicianship." - Bass Player Magazine, March 2001, From The Bookshelf (p.86)

"The Chordal Approach" is an excellent study and source of information for developing chordal playing on four string bass. Michael has put together a concise guide and method that will start you on your way to exploring the useful chordal possibilities that are available on your instrument. I recommend this book to bassists who want to get a better understanding of harmony as well as developing their comping technique". - Mark Egan

Bottom Line: This the most informative book covering the topic of chordal techniques on the electric bass that I've seen hit the market. So if you are looking to expand your musical horizons in becoming not just a better bassist but a better musician, gain a better understanding of the way a melody and harmony function in a song, further develop a more well trained ear, or just wanting to take your level of musicianship to the next level, then I highly recommend that you look to The Chordal Approach to help you revolutionize your playing. - Cliff Engel, www.basically.net

(Check out the rest of Cliff Engel's review at www.bassically.net/reviews_archive.htm)

"After getting mucho adviseo from Dimin, I checked out his site and bought his Chordal Approach book.. It's GREAT, and I'm learning a lot from it. I whole heartedly recommend it." - Jordan Marr

"a serious treatment of chordal playing." - Basslessons.com

"It is very informative and has opened new horizons for me. This book should be a part of every electric bass player's library." - Joseph Castellano

"I think you have a real knack for educating -- I say that as a guy who owns a  whole SHELF of music theory and method books, but still can't solo worth s###!  Your book did more to help me understand substitutions (and therefore harmony)  than anything else I've read so far." - Andrew McRory

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