(Bass Instruction). Have you struggled through tedious lessons and
boring instruction books in your desire to learn to play the bass
guitar? If you wish there was a fun and engaging way to motivate you in
your bass playing quest, then this is it: All About Bass is for you.
Whether it's learning to read music, playing by ear, improvising, or all
of the above, this enjoyable guide will help you to finally start
playing your favorite songs in many different styles. Plus, learn
interesting tid-bits on bass makes & models, care and maintenance, other
fretted instruments, and other fun stuff about the bass. This
fun-filled, easy-to-use guide includes: * An introduction to bass *
Step-by-step music reading instruction * How to play by ear and
improvise * Background on various styles of music, including dozens of
favorite songs * Performing tips * Online audio tracks for over 90
tracks for demo and play-along. You get five full songs (All I Wanna Do
* Cissy Strut * I Want You Back * Message in a Bottle * Sweet
Emotion) and excerpts from over 40 popular songs, including: All Shook
Up * Another One Bites the Dust * Born Under a Bad Sign * Brick House
* Come Together * Get up (I Feel like Being) A Sex Machine * The Girl
from Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema) * I Got You (I Feel Good) * In the
Midnight Hour * Paperback Writer * Pride and Joy * You Can't Hurry
Love * and many more. The accompanying audio is accessed through Hal
Leonard's popular MyLibrary system using the provided code. The audio
can be streamed or downloaded and includes PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional
audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch,
set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.