Hal Leonard Bass Method Book 1

(Bass Method). Learn to Groove with the Hal Leonard Bass Method! Ready to lay down the foundation of great music? The Hal Leonard Bass Method is your step-by-step guide to mastering the electric bass designed for beginners who want to play with confidence and style. Developed by renowned bassist and educator Ed Friedland, this fully revised second edition brings together decades of expert instruction and the best bass teaching techniques from around the world. With new engravings, updated photos, and modern lessons, this method meets the needs of today’s aspiring bassists: * In Book 1, you’ll learn: * How to tune up and find your perfect playing position * Essential musical symbols and rhythm patterns * Notes across the first five frets * Must-know bass lines, grooves, and techniques * More than 100 legendary songs, riffs, and exercises to get you playing fast Start your bass journey with the method that will get you grooving in no time!