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Method book, second edition
Graded lessons that build in order. Skipping around undercuts the point — each unit assumes the last.
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Hal LeonardElectric Bass Method - Second Edition (Book/Online Audio)
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The Korena take
Second-edition bass method book with online audio. For someone starting electric bass from zero and working through it in order.
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Who this is for
- First-time bassists learning to read notation and count
- Self-taught players filling gaps in fundamentals
- Students whose teacher assigns a standard graded method
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read bass clef fluently
- Anyone wanting tab-first, songs-first learning
- Upright and fretless players — this is electric bass
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.
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Online audio included
You hear the tempo and feel of every exercise instead of guessing, and can play along rather than alone.
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Electric bass specific
Fingering, right-hand technique and range are written for a fretted four-string, not upright or six-string.
Detail 04
Book/audio format
Audio is accessed online rather than on a disc, so you need a phone or computer at practice time.
Detail 05
Entry-level pricing
Cheapest way into structured bass fundamentals, but it is one book — not a full multi-level course.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No bass, cable or amp included — you supply the instrument
- 02Online audio needs internet access the first time you retrieve it
- 03Progress depends on daily practice; the book alone teaches nothing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music already?
No. A method book starts from the beginning and teaches notation as it goes. That is the main thing it is for.
02How do I get the audio?
The audio is accessed online rather than packaged on a disc. Access instructions are printed inside the book.
03Will this work for a five-string bass?
The material is written for standard four-string electric bass. A five-string player can use it, just ignoring the low B string.
04Is this enough to learn bass on my own?
It covers fundamentals in a structured order, which is the hard part to self-direct. Most players still add songs and, eventually, a teacher.
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