I recieved this book (part one and two) along with one of the song books. All I can say is WOW what a great way to start learning.
I was using Bass for Dummies, but thought I would benifit from an actual lesson book. I opted for this series because of a recomendation from someone on TB (sorry I don't remember who) The firts book starts off with the basics of how to hold the bass, how to use a pick, and how to play with one and two fingers. It then moves on to basic musical notation.
Although the book has both Tab and standard notation, I've been using only the standard notation. The first few lessons start in the first position and teach you where the whole notes are on each individual string--starting with the G string. You learn open G then second fret A. You then move onto the D string and learn open D, second fret E, thirs fret F--folloed by open A, second fret B, third fret C. Then onto the Open E, first fret F, third fret G. As the lessons progress they incorporate the previous learned notes in the sample songs. Once you learn the whole notes the lessons take you to the sharps/flats.
As the lessons progress, more notation is introduced. Things like ties, repeat symbols, dotted notes, and different time structures. It really helps build the musical knowledge of the student.
The second book looks like it continues to build upon the first book by taking you to the fifth position. And although the song book is very simple--it helps a begginer student like me have fun with music.
Sorry about the long post, but I really am enjoying this lesson book and wanted to share. You can find the book at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/FastTrack-Bass...e=UTF8&s=books
