'This book does exactly what it says on the cover. I used to play bass many years ago before taking up the guitar and decided to pick it up again so i choose this book. As well as learning some great bass lines you learn scales, triads ,arpeggios and all sorts of essential stuff along the way without it getting to bogged down in theory and boring .You just cannot wait to turn the page and see what's next. Nice CD format with tracks correctly numbered to correspond with the book. THIS BOOK WOULD ALSO TEACH AN INTERMEDIATE PLAYER A THING OR TWO WHO IS A BIT WEAK ON THEORY. Make this your first book on bass trust me.'