First Bass: The Ultimate Guide to Bass Fundamentals

First Bass is the ultimate book of fundamentals for the electric bass, designed to take the beginner to the next level. Through indispensable reading basics and exercises, this unique guide explores all the techniques, concepts, and styles that cover 50 years of electric bass playing. The author also analyzes scales, modes, popular music chord progressions, equipment, special effects, and recording techniques, giving bass players all the tools they need to improve their skills and develop their own styles. The audio CD demonstrates examples from the book.