Funk Bass - 2nd Edition Bass Builders Series Book/Online Audio

Funk Bass - 2nd Edition by bassist and educator Jon Liebman is a bass guitar instruction book for players who want to learn the techniques, feel, and rhythmic language of funk bass. Part of the respected Bass Builders Series, this guide focuses on slap-style bass, groove-driven playing, and the articulation that shapes classic and modern funk styles. With clear explanations and progressive examples, the book helps bassists build timing, control, and stylistic confidence.

The book presents instruction in standard bass notation and bass tablature, making it easy to follow exercises and musical examples while developing technical control and musical phrasing. Readers explore essential funk bass concepts including slap and pop technique, ghost notes, syncopated grooves, and rhythmic articulation. Instructional photos help demonstrate hand position and technique, while a dedicated section on equipment and effects explains how tone shaping and gear choices contribute to the classic funk bass sound.

A 58-minute online audio accompaniment provides recorded demonstrations and play-along material that reinforces the lessons in the book. Hearing the grooves performed with feel helps players internalize timing, dynamics, and stylistic nuance while making practice more engaging and effective. The second edition expands the learning experience with updated instruction, improved layout, and added examples.

Critically praised as a leading resource for funk bass technique, the book includes a foreword by acclaimed bassist John Patitucci and endorsements from respected musicians and educators including Rich Appleman, Will Lee, Mark Egan, and Stuart Hamm.

Whether used for individual practice, structured study, or teaching environments, Funk Bass - 2nd Edition offers bass players a focused path toward stronger rhythm, expressive slap technique, and a deeper understanding of funk bass performance.