This indispensable handbook helps players of all levels produce better more creative and more varied bass lines. Divided into two sections a Playing Your Bass and Knowing Your Bass a it covers everything from tuning reading music scales and chords and advanced techniques to tips on buying and upgrading a budget bass and troubleshooting. Along with a list of suggested listening and a reference guide this book provides an unrivaled digest of bass information that might otherwise take an entire career to amass.