latin

Hi, I play electric bass in small bands (depending on the gigs : drums, guitar, keys, singers, horns...) generally Jazz, Funk, Latin... Jazz bass...

PM me for book availability. Cost of shipping varies. Highly recommended to buy a few at a time to reduce shipping cost per book. Funk Bass Slap...

Recently I've started giving lessons to someone and today we went over a ii-V progression using Santana's "Oye Como Va". This was supposed to be...

Hi, besides playing the bass I am also an avid ballroom dancer. The rhythms and bass lines defining these are quite prescribed and VERY...

It has come to my attention during a Google search, that B.B. Dickerson, the original bassist for war, and the musician who created the bass...

Here on the double bass side of talkbass, we have sub-fora dedicated to Jazz Technique, Orchestral Technique, Rockabilly, and Bluegrass. I've...

The title track from Bamboleo’s 1999 album Ya no hace falta featuring the great Rafael Paseiro of course. When I transcribed it 8 years ago, I had...

Transcription of Rafael Paseiro's complete bassline to "Se Le Fue La Mano" from Bamboleo's 1999 album Ya no hace falta. [MEDIA]

Transcription of Rafael Paseiro's complete bassline to "Lo Mio" from Bamboleo's 1999 album Ya no hace falta. [MEDIA]

Hey Everyone! Hope you're all all having a good week. Here's another video for the week. Transcription of John Benitez's complete bassline to "La...

Hey everyone! I put up a new transcription video this week, once again featuring John Benitez. It's actually from the same album as the one last...

This is quite an ancient topic among latin american musicians, such a talented player, almost (almost?) a bass god who almost didn't get any...

Curious... In the Genzler Amps video demo for the BA15-3, what is the exact type of 'latin' music in this sample? Apologies for not providing a...

We lost one of the greats this week, Andy Gonzalez of The Fort Apache Band. If you don't know, google him and them.

Hello, Sorry if it's not the good section. I was not sure. I'm workin on latin style music. It's a new world to discover. Very pleasant with the...

I just started playing with my first Latin cover band. I've never spent good time on a double, so I'm not quite ready to make the jump to an Ampeg...

Hello All, I am selling my sunburst Ampeg Baby Bass. The bass is in beautiful and original condition. Electronics work perfectly. Functionally a...

I was wondering what's your current rig for jazz gigs, talking about your bass, amp, gigbag, if you use sheet music stand or even some pedals. I'm...

Hey everyone. Sorry if this thread has been done before, but I’m wondering which bassline to play for certain jazz genres. I.e. walking for swing,...

Hey there, So I've recently started a jazz standards trio with a guitar player and drummer. We're looking at playing some restaurant/coffee shop...

I have gig coming up in a Cuban restaurant playing 'Latin jazz'. I know a lot of jazz standards and many latin tunes wrtiten by jazz guys but not...

First of all, let me make this clear - I'm a Canadian of Anglo-Celtic descent who plays both traditional and modern music connected to my culture....

I've seen some mediocre TABs for this song (with no rhythmic indications-crucial!) but I'm still looking for an actual transcription of the album...

Hi all, Doing some solo recordings. First song demo. Any critic, advice, ideas welcome. Cheers, Talkbasser Correlli Project 5

After creating this thread I went through all the posts and started to wonder if everyone that strings their basses B-E-A-D only plays metal [or...

Hi TBers, I recently picked up a copy of the Latin Bass Book but have realized that I do not own a cd player for the play alongs. I was wondering...

Hey guys, I just finished high school and im taking a gap year. I would like to spend some time abroad making music and travelling. When I check...

I’ve been experimenting with Oye Como Va (the original Tito Puente version, but the Santana one is fine too…) and I just had a couple questions...

Hi, I'm in a Latin band, for which I use a U Bass for, but I'm wanting some new strings to get a sound more like an upright bass. So far I'm...

Hey guys. It's been a while since I've been on here. I recently got a great deal on a nice 14-year-old Eastman hybrid bass ($900 with case,...

Hello, What drum machines have the best latin rhythm pre-sets ---- the most realistic grooves and the most realistic percussion instrument sounds...

Hello, What drum machines have the best latin rhythm pre-sets ---- the most realistic grooves and the most realistic percussion instrument...

Latin music star Juan Gabriel R.I.P. Juan Gabriel, Mexican superstar singer-songwriter, has died

What do you guys think of this syncopate line [MEDIA]

Let me know what you think. The lyrics are in Spanish so it might be weird for some. My buddy on trumpet is singing. I wrote the bass parts/put...

Wasn't aware of this guy- he is unreal! Brazilian player, lots of Youtube stuff- Tropical Rain Baiao De Dios

Hello the band practices in Santa Cruz 's. We need a keys player. Out singer is pretty good, but needs to roam the stage. Had first gig with me...

I just sat in with 2 Latin players who are looking to start a band. One is a congero, and quite learned, older cat. The other is a trap drummer,...

Anyone seen this? [MEDIA] Cool stuff...

Can we make this a thing? :D