Bass Guitar For Dummies includes the following topics and more:

* Exploring the anatomy of a bass guitar
* Getting started: Holding your bass, positioning your hands, and striking notes
* Reading bass notation and understanding chords, scales, and octaves
* Creating a groove and playing solos and fills
* Examining different bass-playing styles, from rock and funk to blues and reggae
* Caring for your bass: Cleaning, changing strings, and so on
* Buying your own bass and accessories
* Top Ten lists on bassists you should know about