(Bass Method). The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. Book 2 teaches the box shape, moveable boxes, notes in fifth position, major and minor scales, the classic blues line, the shuffle rhythm, tablature, and more! The CD in the book/CD pack includes 51 full-band tracks for demonstration or play along.