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THE NEW SOUND OF FUNK BASS
The New Sound of Funk Bass, written by Josquin de Pres provides over 90 bass lines played over 45 fully produced tracks reminiscent of old school funk combined with new groove R&B. Written in standard notation and TAB. 40 pages. Includes audio CD.

Product Code: MB068
Format: Book & CD Package
Artist/Author: Josquin des Pres
Publisher/Distributor: Hal Leonard Corporation

US$17.95

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The New Sound of Funk Bass, written by Josquin de Pres provides over 90 bass lines played over 45 fully produced tracks reminiscent of old school funk combined with new groove R&B. Written in standard notation and TAB. 40 pages. Includes audio CD.

The New Sound of Funk Bass is a must-have for any bassist's repertoire. Each example is followed by a play-along version without the bass. These tracks will not only help you learn and perform the dozens of recorded and transcribed bass line, but will also serve as a springboard to help you create your own original bass grooves.

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