(Book). This indispensable handbook helps players of all levels produce better, more creative, and more varied bass lines. Divided into two sections Playing Your Bass and Knowing Your Bass 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.