The Total Funk Bassist

(A Fun and Comprehensive Overview of Funk Bass Playing). By David Overthrow. For Bass Guitar. Bass Guitar Method or Supplement; Method/Instruction. Jazz/Fusion. Book & CD. 128 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.32659).

ISBN 0739060147. Jazz/Fusion.

The Total Funk Bassist is a unique and exciting journey through the diverse world of funk bass. At the heart of great funk playing is rhythm, and this book helps you fully understand that concept. Included are exercises and examples that will help you solidify your command of sixteenth notes, syncopation, and other funky rhythmic concepts. You'll also learn the two essential funk bass techniques—fingerstyle and slap & pop—as well as other advanced techniques. A CD demonstrating the examples in the book is included.