--- product_id: 1425930 title: "Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition: Books 1, 2 And 3 Bound Together In One Easy-To-Use Volume! Bk/Online Audio" price: "β‚±4180" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1425930-hal-leonard-bass-method-complete-edition-books-1-2-3 store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Includes Online Audio Focus on Rhythm & Sight Reading 3-in-1 Complete Volume Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition: Books 1, 2 And 3 Bound Together In One Easy-To-Use Volume! Bk/Online Audio **Price:** β‚±4180 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Unlock your bass potential with the ultimate all-in-one method! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition: Books 1, 2 And 3 Bound Together In One Easy-To-Use Volume! Bk/Online Audio - **How much does it cost?** β‚±4180 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1425930-hal-leonard-bass-method-complete-edition-books-1-2-3) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Proven Pedagogy:** Ed Friedland’s expert methodology trusted by thousands - β€’ **All-in-One Mastery:** Books 1, 2 & 3 combined for seamless learning flow - β€’ **Rhythm-Driven Method:** Structured rhythm exercises to boost sight-reading skills - β€’ **Value-Packed Edition:** Second edition with CDs at a fraction of separate costs - β€’ **Audio-Enhanced Practice:** Online audio tracks to perfect your timing and tone ## Overview The Hal Leonard Bass Method Complete Edition bundles Books 1, 2, and 3 into a single volume, enhanced with online audio to support effective practice. Designed by renowned bassist Ed Friedland, this method emphasizes rhythm and sight-reading skills, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate players alike. With a 4.7-star rating from over 2,400 reviews and a top ranking in music instruction, it offers unbeatable value and a proven path to mastering bass clef reading and playing. ## Description Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition: Books 1, 2 And 3 Bound Together In One Easy-To-Use Volume! Bk/Online Audio [Friedland, Ed] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition: Books 1, 2 And 3 Bound Together In One Easy-To-Use Volume! Bk/Online Audio Review: Ed Friedland and Great methodology! - I would say that this is the BEST book and version of the books that you can get for learning bass clef. Ed F is an excellent teacher, writer and bassist. Look him up online. I cannot be 100% sure that he actually wrote every exercise here but they seem to have his style and focus on useful techniques. This book is meant to be used with a teacher if possible especially if you are a beginner (of any age). But if you are an experienced player that is looking to learn to read music as an independent study this book will be perfect. The fact that all 3 volumes of this method are in one book is really a great value. This can and should be used with other books that concentrate on other aspects of musicianship and Western music theory if you want to advance further, but you will need these basics. If used properly and regularly (with a teacher or without) you can learn to effectively read the bass clef and improve your reading and sight reading. What I find especially good about this book is that there is a focus on the structure of written rhythm. Electric bass playing is so tied in with rhythm that it is important to begin learning it well and challenging oneself from the beginning. Because of the repitition and challenges within the book you will be able to break the music measure up visually and 'see' the rhythm before you play it. This alone will raise the level of your sight reading ability to very high level. It is well worth the time to learn, study, and practice from this book. As an example, if you want to play "walking bass", after a relatively short time and some instruction about sharps/flats in the music key, you will be able to read most 4/4 walking bass lines from sheet music. That may be within 2 months with diligent practice and some guidance. This book is a "must have"! Review: Great foundation. - I completed this book, and I was glad I did because i really learned alot. This book went pretty slow and really had a lot of exercises for each topic so as to really get the message across. Great foundational knowledge for anyone trying to learn the basics of bass guitar. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #39,416 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #39 in Guitars (Books) #173 in Music Instruction & Study (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,510) | | Dimensions | 11.9 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches | | Edition | 2nd Revised ed. | | ISBN-10 | 0793563836 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0793563838 | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 144 pages | | Publication date | May 1, 1996 | | Publisher | Hal Leonard | ## Images ![Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition: Books 1, 2 And 3 Bound Together In One Easy-To-Use Volume! Bk/Online Audio - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610jfmU0OJL.jpg) ![Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition: Books 1, 2 And 3 Bound Together In One Easy-To-Use Volume! 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I cannot be 100% sure that he actually wrote every exercise here but they seem to have his style and focus on useful techniques. This book is meant to be used with a teacher if possible especially if you are a beginner (of any age). But if you are an experienced player that is looking to learn to read music as an independent study this book will be perfect. The fact that all 3 volumes of this method are in one book is really a great value. This can and should be used with other books that concentrate on other aspects of musicianship and Western music theory if you want to advance further, but you will need these basics. If used properly and regularly (with a teacher or without) you can learn to effectively read the bass clef and improve your reading and sight reading. What I find especially good about this book is that there is a focus on the structure of written rhythm. Electric bass playing is so tied in with rhythm that it is important to begin learning it well and challenging oneself from the beginning. Because of the repitition and challenges within the book you will be able to break the music measure up visually and 'see' the rhythm before you play it. This alone will raise the level of your sight reading ability to very high level. It is well worth the time to learn, study, and practice from this book. As an example, if you want to play "walking bass", after a relatively short time and some instruction about sharps/flats in the music key, you will be able to read most 4/4 walking bass lines from sheet music. That may be within 2 months with diligent practice and some guidance. This book is a "must have"! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great foundation. *by A***R on March 10, 2026* I completed this book, and I was glad I did because i really learned alot. This book went pretty slow and really had a lot of exercises for each topic so as to really get the message across. Great foundational knowledge for anyone trying to learn the basics of bass guitar. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thorough Method, Excellent Play-along tracks (download) *by J***S on August 14, 2020* This method does a good job of taking you through a complete range of bass playing skills, with a strong focus on notation reading. It progresses logically in open/first position, then does a nice job of transitioning to other neck positions. One thing to be aware of is that this book doesn't start out with one-finger-per-fret (OFPF) type fingering, but does introduce it about half-way through the book. So if you are teaching/learning with that system, you will have to either ignore the suggested fingerings or write over them. One little oddity is that at first it shows neck graphs as 4 line x 4 line blocks that are oriented vertically, then at some point it starts showing them horizontally, but it is easy for a beginner to misinterpret the 4 fret lines as 4 strings. Otherwise, the graphic content is good. The notation is excellent. Recently, I started using the play-along tracks with students and have been very impressed. Some tracks have a slower pass then a 2nd pass at tempo. The sound is really good. Full band plus bass is in the R channel, and Full band minus bass is in the L channel. I think this is a great option for a young bass student who either already reads, or needs strong reading skills for a high school band, and/or to prepare for college. ## Frequently Bought Together - Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition: Books 1, 2 And 3 Bound Together In One Easy-To-Use Volume! 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