Part I: The World According to Bass.

Chapter 1: Bass Bass-ics: What Is the Meaning of Bass?

Chapter 2: Getting the Tools and Skills to Play.

Chapter 3: Reading, ’Riting, and Rhythm.

Part II: The Bass-ics of Playing.

Chapter 4: Warming Up: Getting Your Hands in Shape to Play.

Chapter 5: Understanding Major and Minor Structures.

Part III: Making the Moves, Creating the Grooves.

Chapter 6: Expanding the Range: Going for the Second Octave.

Chapter 7: Creating the Groove.

Chapter 8: Going Solo: Playing Solos and Fills.

Part IV: Using the Correct Accompaniment for Each Style.

Chapter 9: Rock On! Getting Down with the Rock Styles.

Chapter 10: Swing It! Playing Styles That Rely on the Triplet Feel.

Chapter 11: Making It Funky: Playing Hardcore Bass Grooves.

Chapter 12: Sampling International Flavors: Bass Styles from Around the World.

Chapter 13: Playing in Odd Meters: Not Strange, Just Not the Norm.

Part V: Taking Care of the One You Love: TLC for Your Bass Guitar.

Chapter 14: Changing the Strings on Your Bass Guitar.

Chapter 15: Keeping Your Bass in Shape: Maintenance and Light Repair.

Part VI: A Buyer’s Guide: The Where and How of Buying a Bass.

Chapter 16: Love of a Lifetime or One-Night Stand?: Buying the Right Bass.

Chapter 17: Getting the Right Gear for Your Bass Guitar.

Part VII: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten Innovative Bassists You Should Know.

Chapter 19: Ten Great Rhythm Sections (Bassists and Drummers).

Part VIII: Appendixes.

Appendix A: How to Use the CD.

Appendix B: Really Useful Pages.

Index.