The Encyclopedia of Bass Riffs: Examples of Over 40 Styles - Softcover

Todd Byrne; Josquin Des Pres

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786656883 ISBN 13: 9780786656882

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications,Inc., 2003

Synopsis

When Leo Fender invented the electric bass in the early 1950s, little did he know the musical revolution that would follow. Dozens of musical styles were born as a direct result of his invention. Mel Bays Encyclopedia of Bass Riffs is an overview of over 40 different musical styles, covering 50 years of electric bass playing. Through a wide variety of stylistic examples, this book explores many musical genres that may have never existed without the electric bass guitar. These examples will undoubtedly add diversity to your musical vocabulary and supplement your style.

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About the Author

Todd Byrne was born on November 4, 1974, in Rockville, Connecticut. At age twelve he heard Steve Harris of Iron Maiden and asked "What instrument is that?" At age fourteen, a facination with punk rock bands such as Dead Kennedys inspired Todd to pick up the bass. Four years later Todd developed an obsession for Afro-cuban and Funk based music. In 2000 this obsession led Todd to Cuba where he studied Cuban music first hand. Todd has been greatly influenced by the music of Juan Formell and James Brown, as well as the bass playing of Israel "Cachao" Lopez, Fransic "Rocco" Prestia, William "Bootsy" Collins and a host of other great bass players with cool nicknames. Todd Byrne can be heard playing regulary in the San Diego area.

Josquin des Pres was born in France. His career in music began in 1976 when he obtained his first record deal signing his fusion band with United Artist Records. Since then, he has produced hundreds of projects, working with some of the biggest names in the recording industry: Jeff Porcaro (Toto), Bernie Taupin, Vinny Colaiuta (Sting), Steve Lukather (Toto) Billy Sheehan, Bunny Brunel etc. As a songwriter, he is one of the very few to collaborate on numerous songs with Elton John’s legendary lyricist Bernie Taupin. As the owner of Track Star Studios in La Mesa, Josquin des Pres does more for his clients then just record demos or CDs. He helps mold the creative process, planning production strategy and develops the project so that it is competitive on today’s music scene.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications,Inc.
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786656883
• ISBN 13: 9780786656882
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72