With a new introduction by Matt Scharfglass Music editor for Guitar world, Guitar World Acoustic, and Bass Guitar magazines, Matt Scharfglass is also leader of the rock band Mrs. Grundy. A bassist and multi-instrumentalist, he has written over a dozen music books.

Six great lessons from the masters of Rock Bass:

Lesson 1: Chuck Rainey-basic rock and R&B patterns, 12-bar blues phrases and major and minor positions

Lesson 2: Glenn Letsch-covers 2, 3 & 4-note bass chords plus basic scales

Lesson 3: John Entwistle-The Who's legendary bassist on dynamic right-hand techniques, tapping and chords

Lesson 4: Beaver Felton-on popping & slapping with octaves, slurs, patterns, and much more

Lesson 5: Allen Woody-covers "funk" techniques and working with the drummer

Lesson 6: Stu Hamm-this solo artist and bassist with Joe Satriani demonstrates his unique style