Covering a wide spectrum of latin bass playing , this book covers ten styles. Each style including a brief introduction, an example or two of the basic groove, and a play-along song. The styles are divided into two groups, afro-cuban consisting of mambo, cha cha, bolero, nanigo, songo and merengue. The second Brazilian covering samba, bossa nova (4/4 and 3/4), baiao and portido alto. After studying the material from this book you will have a fundamental understanding of the latin bass style.