Detail 01
Book plus DVD together
The video shows fretting and plucking motion, which print alone cannot teach well. Book is the reference you keep open.
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ProlinePlay Bass Today! (Book/DVD Pack)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book-and-DVD bass method for someone who owns a bass and has never played it. Covers the starting fundamentals in one $20 package.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A new bass owner with no teacher and no lesson budget
- Learners who need to see hands, not just read tab
- Someone who wants a structured order to work through
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read notation and know positions
- Anyone wanting a specific genre or artist's songs
- Guitarists looking to convert — this starts from zero
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
DVD format
You need a DVD drive or player. Many current laptops have neither, so check before ordering.
Detail 03
Bass-specific method
Written for four-string bass fingering and reading, not adapted from guitar material.
Detail 04
Under $20
Roughly one private lesson. Self-paced, so the value depends on your own consistency.
Detail 05
Beginner method book
Starts at holding the instrument and naming strings, so early pages will feel slow if you've played before.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No bass, cable, or amp included — this is instruction only
- 02Confirm you have DVD playback before buying
- 03A tuner is assumed; get one if you don't have it
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. It's written for absolute beginners and teaches reading as you go.
02Is a bass included?
No. This is a book and DVD only. You supply the instrument.
03Will this work for a 5-string bass?
The material is written around standard four-string layout. The lower four strings on a 5-string match, so it transfers with some adjustment.
04Can I use it without an amp?
Yes for practice, though an unamplified electric bass is quiet. An amp makes intonation problems easier to hear.
