Bass Styles contains everything the modern bassist needs to know about learning to play bass in a variety of popular genres. Rock, blues, disco, funk, reggae and jazz are all covered and with crucial tips on fingerstyle and pick playing as well, this is the ultimate guide to mastering killer basslines in any style. The book also includes a guide to basic music theory, including scales, harmony and rhythm, as well as profiles of some of the leading bass players in each genre. All exercises are included on the free audio CD.