Funk book for beginner?

[weldon29]

I would like to learn to play funk on the bass, so was wondering if you guys could recommend me some books that introduce a bass player to funk.

 

[Phil Smith]

You need to listen to some tunes...

James Brown for starters.

 

[mattygbass]

bill dickens has a book called funk bass and beyond

hal leonard's bass builder- funk bass by john leibman

if your looking for some good slap lines, id get Slap It by tony oppenheim

but a big +1 to listening to some tunes, sly and the family stone, tower of power, earth, wind and fire

funk is more of a feeling, than something you can get from a book

 

[erix]

You could start from here:
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[erix]

Then you could have a look here:
http://www.basslinepublishing.com/

Their slap method Ultimate Slap is just perfect/ they also have transcriptions from Level 42.

 

[erix]

The books from F. R. Prestia and Anthony Vitti are quite good.
I have also been told that Muted Grooves is good but I've never used it.
The slap method of Alex Sklarevski is a must have.

 

[Stumbo]

You might want to check out some of the following links:
~Funk,Groove,R&B
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6527889&postcount=10 Links to over 20 funk,groove and R&B bass players
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=314342 Funk 101
http://www.amazon.com/Funk-Bass-Bui...079351620X/ref=pd_sim_b_5/185-2146101-2319058 "Funk Bass" by TB member Jonster (John Liebman)
http://www.amazon.com/Funkmasters-Great-James-Rhythm-Sections/dp/1576234436/ref=pd_sim_b_1 R&B/Funk
Link Removed " Standing in the Shadows of Motown" James Jamerson book/CD
Link Removed Funk Bass Bible
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=530125 New funk groups
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6527476#post6527476 Old School Funk suggestions

You might want to check out the link in my sig. below for lots more TB bass info.

Also, there are lots of funk bass lessons online from TB members:
http://www.playbassnow.com with MarlowDK- videos and more
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=481548 Dmanlamius beginners site

 

[jonster]

Hey, Weldon29. There's always room for another great funkster. Congratulations and good luck!

Jon Liebman
Author, "Funk Bass"

 

[BananaKing]

Hey Jonster,

I actually have a book of yours: "Funk Fusion Bass".

It's got some really sweet grooves in it.

Check it out.

 

[jonster]

Hey Jonster,

I actually have a book of yours: "Funk Fusion Bass".

It's got some really sweet grooves in it.

Check it out.

Thanks, BananaKing!