100 Tips for Bass Guitar is a method book that is designed to offer something to players of all levels. The book contains a detailed history of the instrument, advice on learning the fretboard, different methods for tuning up, the basics of reading music, tips for effective practising, a detailed plan for learning scales and detailed information on how to use various playing techniques such as fingerstyle, pickstyle and slap and pop. There is also a discography of recommended albums of interest to bass players, tips of buying a bass and an introduction to aural exercises. Finally, the book comes with a CD which contains all of the exercises featured in the book.