bass guitar

Photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions show how to hold, tune, and play a bass guitar, covering fretboard fingering, picking, plucking, slapping, popping, chords, and chord progressions. Also discusses buying a bass and amplifier and caring for one's gear.

Provides information about the history and development of electric guitars and describes their physical characteristics. Offers color photographs with comments about each instrument and includes an index.

A comprehensive guide to playing bass guitar that outlines basic playing techniques, offers advice on finding the right equipment, explains how to read notation and tablature, and includes special audio lessons on the accompanying CD.

Step-by-step instructions explain how to make and customize six-string guitars and basses; includes resources for obtaining electronic components and other hardware.