100 Funk/R&B Lessons

Expand Your Funk & R&B Bass Skills. * 100 Funk/R&B Lessons from the Bass Lesson Goldmine Series is your ultimate guide to mastering funk and R&B bass techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced bassist, this book provides in-depth lessons on essential bass styles including fingerstyle funk, slap & pop, dynamics, and more. It features 100 modules that cover a wide range of techniques, concepts, and styles, perfect for bassists looking to grow their skills in these two influential genres. * * Comprehensive Lessons and Audio Tracks. * Each lesson includes clear instructions with standard notation and tablature. Along with this, you'll get audio tracks featuring performance demos of all the exercises and songs. The book’s included code gives you access to the audio online, available for streaming or download. The tracks also feature PLAYBACK+ technology, allowing you to adjust the speed without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and even adjust the stereo balance for a custom learning experience. * * Master Legendary Funk Bass Styles. * Learn to play the iconic bass lines that defined funk and R&B, including styles from James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Larry Graham, Flea, and Louis Johnson. You'll explore techniques such as the pocket, funk fills, hammer-ons, pull-offs, staccato, and tenuto, as well as dynamic phrasing and rhythm playing. This book is the perfect tool for musicians who want to take their bass playing to the next level while learning the tricks that powered the greatest funk and R&B hits. * * * Songs and Concepts Covered: * The Pocket * Fingerstyle Funk * Slap & Pop Techniques * Hammer-ons and Pull-offs * Staccato & Tenuto * Funk Fills * Dynamics * Funk Jazz * Acid Jazz * James Brown Funk * Bootsy Collins Style * Larry Graham Style * Louis Johnson Style * Flea Style * and more.

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