Hal Leonard Bass Method – Complete Edition, 2nd Edition | Includes Books 1, 2 & 3 by Ed Friedland | Beginner Electric Bass Guitar Instruction Book ... Bass Step-by-Step: Contains Books 1,2, and 3

This is a good book for adult learners who want to understand a bit of sight reading along with correct technique and later on, tab. As a guitar teacher I find this book useful for teaching adults and mature bassists who would perhaps not be interested in graded exams. But would still like to follow a structured program for leaning. Hal Leonard delivers.

Having been trying to learn to play bass for over six months and making slow but steady progress I've been amazed at how much this book (the complete edition) has propelled my learning. It's SO intuitive and easy to follow, I feel that I've come on leaps and bounds since picking it up, not only with my understanding and technique but also with reading bass clef, an added bonus I didn't even think about when purchasing this. Don't delay, what incredible value if you're committed to learning to play this instrument!

This book is great, but it's important to know that this version does not include the audio which I feel is an essential component for practicing the exercises in the book. There is another version for only a few pounds more that includes audio, this can be played with the online audio player or downloaded. I'd highly recommend ordering that. Some of the audio can be found on YouTube but the online player is much better, including speed and pitch control, and AB repeat.

got this for a great price so my review is coloured by that. Seems pretty comprehensive, like the guitar volume this one mostly uses notation rather than tabs which means the progress can be slow if you're a beginner and just learning to read music. Other than that, good. Like the guitar volume this one has some pretty cheesy song choices. Would be more inspiring to include some better, more popular songs. If you're a beginner like me, fun is a very important part of the learning process.

My fav book to teach bass from.

Good guide to playing bass

Good maybe,but is uninspiring for folks wanting to play bass guitar. Better stuff on YouTube

Be AWARE this version of the book does not have on line audio through Hal Leonard. You have to purchase the one that indicates audio support on the front cover.

Perfect book for bass learners but this book is without CD’s

A versão gráfica é bem melhor.

No waisted words.

Hay que tener cuidado en pedir el libro correcto. Pens3 haber comprado la versión con sus audios pero no!

It is highly appreciated that this is a 3-in-1 book. And the price is very nice too.