The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. Book 1 includes: Tuning; playing postition; musical symbols; notes within the first five frets; common bass lines patterns and rhythms; rhythms through eighth notes; playing tips and techniques; more than 100 great songs riffs and examples. Includes 45 full-band tracks available online for demonstration or play along.