My lil'brother (13 y.o.) is just starting to learn the bass. For his birthday, I'm putting together a collection of some of best bassist performances and some basic learning books. Are there any other tips that you'd have for someone just starting out learning bass? How about software? FYI, he does read music already.

Unfortunately you're talking to someone who plays by ear and doesn't read music. I actually learnt by watching people and luckily having an ear for it. I would certainly get any Beatles books as McCartney is probably one of the best melodic bass players ever.

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