The At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional bassist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Each book/DVD features several lessons pertaining to one topic, and the hi-def DVD lessons feature on-screen music. The lessons are loaded with valuable tips and information, and popular song examples help to demonstrate the concepts in action.

Scales & Modes for Bass features these lessons: Major and Minor Scale Shapes, Pentatonic Scale Shapes, the Seven Modes, and Mixolydian Bass Grooves. Song examples include: Barracuda • California Girls • Carry On Wayward Son • Detroit Rock City • Dream On • Lay Down Sally • Smoke on the Water • Sultans of Swing • What's Going On • You Give Love a Bad Name • and more.