ROCKABILLY SLAP BASS WITH PETE TURLAND - DVD
ROCKABILLY SLAP BASS WITH PETE TURLAND - DVD
Pete Turland gets more out of a standup bass than any other player I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. He's easily the most innovative and charismatic slapper in Canada and probably the US as well. He brings respect to an often unheralded instrument and uncovers a whole realm of sonic possibilities. Why not learn from the best?
Product Code: MBV005
Format: DVD
Artist/Author: Pete Turland
Publisher/Distributor: Mel Bay Publications
US$29.95

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Pete Turland gets more out of a standup bass than any other player I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. He's easily the most innovative and charismatic slapper in Canada and probably the US as well. He brings respect to an often unheralded instrument and uncovers a whole realm of sonic possibilities. Why not learn from the best?

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