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This 5½' x 8' QWIKGUIDE book/CD set focuses on classic R&B/Soul bass grooves from the 1940's -1970's; Rhythm and Blues bass lines mixing Motown, Memphis (soul/gospel) and New Orleans (funk) feels. 30 examples written in standard bass clef notation and TAB and all are contained on the companion CD with a full rhythm section. The examples will vary from basic to very complex. Written in standard notation and TAB. 72 pages. Includes audio CD.

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CLASSIC FUNK AND R&B GROOVES FOR BASS
		101 examples of Funk and R&B lines. There are no 'exercises,' only actual bass grooves. Classic Funk and R&B Grooves does cover techniques and concepts, including the use of muted (ghost) notes, string raking, vibrato, syncopation, and the use of non-scalar intervals such as octaves and dominant sevenths. Instead of putting these to work in drills, though, the player goes straight into grooving. Call it instruction by osmosis, if you will, but bear in mind that the great funk bassists learned to play this way. If you study enough vocabulary, and use it in a real setting, you learn the language. Every bass groove you find here was played and recorded first in real-time jams with living, breathing drummers, then transcribed later. By contrast, most instruction books are written first, and the musical examples are played to a drum machine. It’s critical to the spirit of this book/CD package that live drums are used throughout, and you’ll feel the difference from the first track. Written in standard notation and TAB. 36 pages.	Our Price: US$18.95 Retail Price : ~~US$19.95~~ click to see more

HAL LEONARD BASS PLAY-ALONG VOL. 2: R&B
		In total, the Hal Leonard Bass Play-Along Series is 7 titles. Each title covers a different style (Rock, R&B, Pop/Rock, ‘90s Rock, Funk, Classic Rock, Hard Rock). The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. Vocal line is written in standard notation, Bass lines are written in standard notation and Tab. Includes audio CD. 48 pages.	Our Price: US$12.95 click to see more

HAL LEONARD BASS METHOD - R&B BASS
		This book and CD pack uses actual classic R&B, Motown, soul, and funk songs to teach you how to groove in the style of James Jamerson, Bootsy Collins, George Porter, Jr., Donald “Duck” Dunn, Bob Babbitt, and many others. Written in standard notation and tab. CD includes 40 full-band tracks for demonstration and play along. 62 pages.	Our Price: US$16.99 click to see more

BASSES LOADED VOL. 4: GROOVE WORKSHOP
		'GROOVE WORKSHOP 1: R&B & Motown Styles' 16th Note Rhythmic Variations (and feels); Basic Pick-style, Finger-style, and (an introduction to) Slap-style applied to R&B styles. Essential R&B and Funk Ostinato Patterns; Essential Chord-to-Chord Patterns. Common Scales, Arpeggios, and Tone Sets. Five 'LINE APPROACHES' for building, and improvising better R&B, Funk, and Motown bass lines. Playing styles of James Jamerson, Rocco Prestia, Tommy Cogbill, 'Duck' Dunn, Bernard Odum, David Hood, Bob Babbitt George Porter Jr., Carol Kaye, Jerry Jemmott, Bootsy Collins, and MANY MORE. 71 pages. Written in standard notation and TAB. Includes audio CD.	Our Price: US$16.95 click to see more

MAKE IT FUNKY: BASS EDITION
		Make It Funky - Bass Edition is 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. Written in standard notation and TAB. 80 pages.	Our Price: US$18.95 click to see more

JAMES BROWN - A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF JAMES BROWN'S BASSISTS
		Explore the funkiest bass lines of all time as played by James Brown's legendary bassists – Bootsy Collins, Bernard Odum, Charles Sherrell, Tim Drummond and Fred Thomas. Glenn Letsch teaches licks from: Cold Sweat, Pt. 1, Get Up (I Feel like Being) A Sex Machine, Give It Up or Turnit a Loose, I Got You (I Feel Good), Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, Soul Power, Talking Loud and Saying Nothing, There It Is, and more. Includes audio CD. 32 pages.	Our Price: US$19.99 click to see more

CRACKING THE DETROIT CODE - COMPLETE COURSE
		Cracking The Detroit Code is a unique, 13 lesson course , by Paul Wolfe, containing a detailed analysis of the stylistic devices pioneered by James Jamerson. Cracking The Detroit Code analyzes the bass lines created in the confines of the infamous Snakepit - Motown's legendary Studio A. These bass lines have been deconstructed and during this course you'll learn how to create bass lines from the ground up in this style in a highly detailed and thorough step-by-step system. Whether you like Motown style music or loathe it is irrelevant - the approach to bass lines that was developed in Studio A is just as applicable to other genres like rock, pop, neo-soul, country, 'smooth' jazz, jazz fusion, reggae and more. The course includes videos, pdfs, action plans, (Band In A Box) audio files and access to Paul himself for any specific questions you may have - to help get the most from the program. Comes with a full 30 day MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. PLEASE NOTE: We do not carry this title in stock - it is a digital download consisting of MP4 files (videos) , MP3 files (audios) and PDFs. Access to the content is emailed to you on a weekly basis, directly from the authors website. For additional details and ordering information, please Click Here for the Cracking The Detroit Code Course	Our Price: US$367.00 click to see more

THE BEATLES/1962-1966
		26 bass lines from The Beatles' early hits transcribed note-for-note with tab.	Our Price: US$18.99 click to see more

ULTIMATE BASS PLAY-ALONG: THE ROLLING STONES
		Eight classic Stones songs with full bass TAB. The audio CDs contain a complete version and a play-along version (without bass) of each song. Embedded software allows you to slow down, loop, and even transpose keys on your computer. Songs include: Brown Sugar, Gimme Shelter, Honky Tonk Women, Jumpin' Jack Flash, Let it Bleed, Paint it Black, (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction, You Can't Always Get What You Want. Written in Standard notation and TAB. 40 pages. Includes 2 audio CDs.	Our Price: US$19.99 click to see more

120 2-BAR II-V RIFFS FOR BASS
		Here are 10 cool, useful 2-bar II-V riffs, written out in each key, that can give you some new harmonic outlooks on this commonly used progression. Turn these riffs into bass lines or grooves. Learn them in as many different positions as possible by using each of your four fingers as starting points on the beginning note of each phrase. These 120 riffs are year’s worth of enjoyment and study. Anytime you need a new idea remember this handy dandy book. Written in standard notation and TAB. 16 pages.	Our Price: US$5.95 click to see more

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