A celebratory investigation of the classic funk bass sounds and styles of the FUNK ERA (1965-1980). Within these 80 pages, you'll uncover the techniques and styles of the funk-bass masters that made it all happen.

Topics include: finger-style, slap-bass styles, thumping, plucking, ghost notes, dead notes, the use of "blue notes," funk tone sets, funk articulation, ostinato patterns, vamp improvisation and much more. This edition will develop your understanding & application of funk harmony; from chord to chord progressions, to double-stops, to single-note lines within a funk riff. The complete rhythm section performance accompaniment CD includes every example in the styles of those who made them famous.