Slap Bass Lines (Workshop / Berklee Press) - Softcover

Santerre, Joe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0634021443 ISBN 13: 9780634021442

Publisher: Berklee Press Publications, 2001

Synopsis

(Berklee Labs). Learn the art of creating a solid slap bass groove. Whether you're an aspiring or seasoned bassist, this workshop will teach you many of the slap bass lines and styles found in your favorite rock, funk and jazz tunes, and inspire you to experiment with your own creations. Includes helpful exercises, strategies for locking in with the drummer, tips for reading chord symbols, standard notation & tab, a list of suggested recordings to check out, and accompanying audio with play-along tracks. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

About this title

About the Author:

Joe Santerre has performed, taught, and lectured internationally as an expert in slap bass techniques. Among his former students are Bryan Beller (Dweezil Zappa, Mike Keneally), Chris Chaney (Alanis Morissette, Robben Ford), and John DeServio (Vinnie Moore). Joe has performed with such luminaries as Tom Coster (Vital Information, Santana), John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Vinnie Moore, Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs), Blues Saraceno, Andy Timmons, and many others. He currently plays bass for the Jon Finn Group, is the author of Rock Bass Lines, writes for Bass Frontiers magazine, and teaches at Berklee College of Music. His recent solo album, The Scenic Route, features his own compositions and arrangements.

Review:

A great method for teaching slap playing. I'll use it with all of my students. --Dave LaRue, Bassist (Steve Morse Band), Columnist, Bass Player Magazine

From simple one-chord grooves to the odd time workout, the exercises in the book are interesting and musical. --Jerry Watts, Jr., Bassist (Andy Summers, Simon Phillips, Flora Purim, Dave Stewart)

This book/audio combo will get you off and slappin' in no time. --Jim Hyatt, Editor & Publisher, Bass Frontiers Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Berklee Press Publications
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0634021443
• ISBN 13: 9780634021442
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72