Alfred's Basic Bass Method, Bk 2: The Most Popular Method for Learning How to Play, Book & CDPaperback, 1 June 2008

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Alfred's Basic Bass Method is the newest addition to the family, and features clear, well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock, blues, country, and jazz. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred's Basic Bass Method---the first and best choice for today's beginning bass students.

Book 2 covers triplets, 6/8 and 12/8 time, new notes and scales, how to create bass lines, dynamics, hammer-ons and pull-offs, the blues, slap & pop technique, and licks in the styles of famous bass players. Included are a complete chord chart and a CD demonstrating all the examples in the book.