Complete funk bass book

I found it to be an easy read, applicable to any bass player that wants to know how the bass has evolved into its present state. You can get it as a complete book, but my teacher gets them individually with the cds. Whether you have just picked up the bass or youre trying to improve your technique, this book provides a strong foundation of all the bass basics. Get the guaranteed lowest prices on alfred bass guitar methods instruments at musicians friend. If youre already a solid slapfunk bassist, youre probably not learning much from this, but its been useful for me as subpar of a player that i am. This book has some great funk grooves, but the cd is horribly composed. This comprehensive method includes every conceivable aspect of jazz bass performance. The hal leonard bass method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. The total funk bassist is a unique and exciting journey. The complete guide to playing funk rhythm guitar ron carter. It begins with the teaching of the basics using illustrations of hand positions, basic theory, the first position, how to read music, fingering, accelerated fingerboard.

Anyone interested in learning to play electric bass can pick up this book and get. Starting with the absolute basics, it covers logical applications of the alternate picking technique and demonstrates how they can be applied to play any bassline with a pick. I have looked through some other books, but these are excellent for beginners to intermediate players. Also covered are topics such as improvisation soloing and practicing. The only complete method book on salsa ever published. Mar 12, 2018 interview with bassist and author of the complete book of bass ukulele, daniele dencs vacca available online at danieledencs. Perfect for beginning bassist or players who want to enhance their knowledge. Electric bass method the complete electric bass player, book 1. Funk bass bible sheet music by, and for free with a 30 day free trial. It includes a very indepth study of the slap style, as well as a section on practacing and equipment. It begins with the teaching of the basics using illustrations of hand positions, basic theory, the first position, how to read music, fingering, accelerated fingerboard studies, a fingerboard note location chart to the 12th fret, fourstring studies, rhythm studies, syncopated rhythms and dotted notes. Oct 01, 2008 the bass book, a complete illustrated history of bass guitars by tony bacon and barry moorhouse backbeat booksthis book is a beautiful color illustrated history of the electric bass guitar from the 1950s to present.

James jamerson from jazz bassist to popular music icon. Funk studies for the electric bass was the first book to be published on slap bass technique now more than 25 years later, slap it. Ebook is clear and simple, so everyone can become successful and improved in playing bass guitar the funk slap way. Learn how to create bass lines instead of simply copying them and practice your skills with the songs and exercises included on. The bass book, a complete illustrated history of bass guitars by tony bacon and barry moorhouse backbeat booksthis book is a beautiful color illustrated history of the electric bass guitar from the 1950s to present. Part 1 demonstrates the techniques used by professional jazz bassists to provide forward motion into bass lines, while providing a strong harmonic and rhythmic foundation. Bass, electric bass sheet music book by chuck rainey. This indispensable handbook helps players of all levels produce better, more creative, and more varied bass lines. The bass player must create interesting lines under the chord changes, keep thetime flow or pulse steady, and keep the form of the song together. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read complete funk bass. I am currently in the hal leonard bass method book 2 of 3 by ed friedland. Subjects covered include common chords and progressions.

Paul westwoods bass bible has a funk section that touches on jamerson mowtown, staxx, james brown, larry graham, chuck rainey and others. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Premium drum book pdf 10 drum solo performance pieces grade. This book is only really for players who want to focus on their slap bass style and get an introduction to playing funk, and if you come under this catagory, then this is the book for you. Contemporary bass series hal leonard electric bass method complete edition. Constructing walking jazz bass lines book i the blues in 12 keys is a complete guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking bass lines in the jazz tradition. They work especially well when combined with a live instructor like i am doing. Mel bay funk music is challenging with regard to technique and note selection this text covers these important areas, in addition to sections on articulation, fingerstyle funk, slap style funk, listings of important scales and modes, playing with a drummer, movin. Plectrum technique for bass guitar is the third book in the popular bass techniques series and is a complete method for learning to play the bass guitar with a plectrum.

The hal leonard funk bass method is your complete guide to learning funk bass. Mel bay complete funk bass paperback april 8, 1998. Book 2playing concepts and dexterity approaching the standards, vol. From jazz bassist to popular music icon by joshua andrew zarbo, b. A fun and comprehensive overview of funk bass playing. This wellpaced, comprehensive method covers everything from basic to advanced techniques. Ive been playing for around 7 months or so and ive really just. Shop and buy the complete electric bass player, book 1 the method sheet music. Hal leonard funk keyboards the complete method bookcd. It uses real funk songs to teach you the basics of grooving and soloing funk bass in the style of flea, victor wooten, marcus miller, rocco prestia, and many others. Before you know it, youll be using major scales, triads and 7th. Designed to guide the student into highlevel bass playing, this book makes advanced concepts like rhythm changes, tritone substitution, odd time signatures and chord playing easy to understand. New orlean funk, jazz funk of sixties or tower of power 16th note style. Includes a study of latin grooves, reggae, ska and advanced funk bass lines.

Understand and easily master funk rhythm guitar this 104 page, detailed guitar method builds the rhythmic and melodic skills you need to be an excellent funk guitar player. This special bound edition contains books 1, 2 and 3 with online audio examples. The fourth in a series the fender book, the gibson les paul book, the rickenbacker book, the bass book offers a complete illustrated history of bass guitars from fenders first in the 1950s through the models of the next 40. I like the funk book best containing songs which attract me and are in a way a challenge. This lavishly produced volume large format and hardcover is a wondrous celebration of the instrument, including its origins and history, and the weird and wonderful shapes it has taken. The bass book, a complete illustrated history of bass guitars. Pdf the complete electric bass player book 1 download. Also included are excerpts of musical scores showing how each instrument fits into each variation of salsa, an historical synopsis, numerous photos of salsa. The complete book of bass ukulele with bassist and author. A thesis submitted to the graduate council of texas state university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of music with a major in music may 2014 committee members. Thank you for your purchase, you are now ready to step into world of slap funk. The book concludes with ideas designed to guide you into highlevel bass playing, such as rhythm changes, tritone substitution, odd time signatures, chord playing, a study of latin grooves, reggae, ska, and advanced funk bass lines. Complete edition audio the hal leonard bass method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass.

Oct 07, 2010 the bass has been called the most important instrument in any band. This book cd pack uses actual songs selected from a myriad of rock genres to help in teaching the key elements of rock bass. The complete idiots guide to playing bass guitar by david hodge. I found it to be an easy read, applicable to any bass player that wants to know how the. Divided into two sections playing your bass and knowing your bass it covers everything from tuning, reading music, scales and chords, and advanced techniques to tips on buying and upgrading a budget bass and troubleshooting.

Complete jazz bass book book mel bay publications, inc. To use the book and audio tracks, please unzip the zip file. Mel bay this comprehensive method includes every conceivable aspect of jazz bass performance. Better make a copy of the pages you like to rehearse. Complete jazz bass book by earl gately book sheet music. Before you know it, youll be using major scales, triads and. Here are bass lines for 11 of the decades funkiest hits. It begins with the teaching of the basics using illustrations of hand positions, basic theory, the first position, how to read music, fingering, accelerated fingerboard studies, a fingerboard note location chart to the 12th fret, fourstring studies, rhythm studies, syncopated rhythms and. This bookcd pack uses actual songs selected from a myriad of rock genres to help in teaching the key elements of rock bass. It uses real funk songs to teach you the basics of grooving and soloing funk.

Read unlimited books and audiobooks, and sheet music on the web, ipad, iphone and. A guide to the techniques and philosophies of funk bass. The funk bass method is your complete guide to learning funk bass. Book 2playing concepts and dexterity fantastic familiar folk songs. Funk bass a guide to the techniques and philosophies of funk. Mel bay funk music is challenging with regard to technique and note. I dont own any exclusively funk bass books, except sitsom, which is awsome, but only about jamerson. Funk guitar mastery contains 169 audio examples and 12 backing tracks from quist so that you can hear and apply every single idea in the book. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Beginner bass lesson 1 your very first bass lesson youtube. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. The bass has been called the most important instrument in any band. Pdf the jazz bass book download full pdf book download.