Detail 01
Book plus DVD
You see hand position and timing demonstrated, which the page cannot show — the main reason to pick this over a book alone.
Product detailSKU #1273887984211
AlfredMAX Series Bass Instruction (Book/DVD)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A bass instruction book with a DVD, aimed at new bassists who want to see technique demonstrated as well as read it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year bass players learning fingerstyle and fretting hand position
- Guitarists switching to bass who need the basics on video
- Learners who copy what they see faster than what they read
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Intermediate players wanting theory or advanced technique
- Anyone without a way to play a DVD
- Upright bass players — this is electric bass instruction
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Bass-specific
Written for four-string electric bass; fingerings and exercises will not transfer directly to guitar.
Detail 03
Beginner-level instruction
Starts from holding the instrument and basic technique rather than assuming prior playing experience.
Detail 04
DVD disc format
Physical disc — you need a DVD player or a computer drive, not a streaming link.
Detail 05
$14.99
The cheapest of the three; a low-risk way to find out if bass sticks before booking lessons.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a DVD drive or player — most laptops no longer have one
- 02No bass, cable, or amp included
- 03Fingerstyle practice builds calluses; expect sore fingertips early on
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need an amp to use this?
Not for practice. An electric bass is quiet unplugged but audible enough to learn technique and timing.
02Is the DVD included or a download code?
It ships as a physical DVD with the book. You need a disc player or a computer with a DVD drive.
03Is this for four-string or five-string bass?
It is written for standard electric bass. Five-string players can follow along, but the low B is not the focus.
04Will this work for upright bass?
No. Technique, hand position, and fingering are written for electric bass and do not transfer to upright.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
