Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition: Books 1, 2 and 3 Bound Together in One Easy-to-Use Volume! (Bk/Online Audio)

(Bass Method). Learn to Groove with the Hal Leonard Bass Method! Ready to lay down the foundation of great music? The Hal Leonard Bass Method is your step-by-step guide to mastering the electric bass—designed for beginners who want to play with confidence and style. Developed by renowned bassist and educator Ed Friedland, this fully revised second edition brings together decades of expert instruction and the best bass teaching techniques from around the world. With new engravings, updated photos, and modern lessons, this method meets the needs of today's aspiring bassists. This complete edition includes three books in one: Books 1, 2, and 3, for a thorough bass education that will take you from the absolute beginning to slapping. popping, and playing great pop songs. This edition includes access to online full-band audio tracks for practice and performance. The accompanying audio is accessed through Hal Leonard's popular MyLibrary system using the provided code. The audio can be streamed or downloaded and includes PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.