Despite being incredibly easy to follow and an entertaining read - this book is packed full of instruction information & tip s. Written by top palyers & educators everything you really need to know is here. Learn Bass From Beginner to Your 1st Band contains an integral CD where you learn bass with easy play-alongs that have been carefully produced to really make you belie ve you're part of the band - as you learn! Great emphasis is placed on taking the beginner to the point of joining a band.