<b>Learn to play bass guitar quickly and easily with this guide and bonus interactive CD!</b> <p> The bass guitar is utilized in almost every single genre of music-rock, classical, jazz, metal, funk, and country just to name a few. <i>Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummies</i> provides bassists an opportunity to dabble with all these styles and more. Regardless of your intended musical style, this hands-on guide provides the tips and drills designed to help perfect your playing ability. <ul> <li>Features a wide variety of over 300 exercises and technique-building practice opportunities tailored to bass guitar <li>From classic blues bass rhythms to funk, rock, and reggae bass patterns, players of all styles benefit from the exercises and chords presented <li>Shows you proper hand and body posture and fingering and hand positions <li>Each lesson concludes with a music piece for you to try <li>The audio CD includes practice pieces that accompany the exercises and drills presented in each section <li>Helps you build your strength, endurance, and dexterity when playing bass </ul> <p> Whether you're a beginner bass player or you're looking to stretch your playing skills, <i>Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummies</i> is the book for you!