Learn the essential techniques needed to play all genres of music. Start with how to hold the bass and proper hand position for comfortable playing. Next learn rhythm, timing, basic bass lines and how to play along with a drummer.

Learn 5ths and octaves and how to apply them in a song. Playing techniques such as slap, pop and using a pick are covered in depth. Walking bass lines, sixteenth notes, syncopated bass lines, intervals and drop D tuning are just a few of the topics that will help yo...