The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass.

Based on years of teaching bass students of all ages reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world!

This second edition has been totally revised and features all new engravings and photos.

Book 1 teaches tuning, playing position, musical symbols, notes within the first five frets, common bass lines, patterns,and rhythms, rhythms,through eighth notes, playing tips and techniques AND more than 100 great songs, riffs and examples.

Includes 44 full-band tracks for demonstration or play-along with audio access.