Beginning Funk Bass

Beginning Funk Bass features Abe Laboriel, one of today's most talented session players and a Berklee College of Music graduate. Abe has performed with many popular musicians, including Herb Alpert, Lee Ritenour, AlJarreau, George Benson and Quincy Jones, to name just a few. On this DVD, Abe presents 40 minutes of solid funk bass. He demonstrates thumping, slapping, snapping and popping.

This DVD is not just for the beginner; in addition tothe basics, Abe offers real insights into his own style and technique. He performs right-hand technique, funk rhythm, playing with a drummer, pentatonic scales, triads and more. This insightful DVD presents an essential foundationneeded by every funk bass player. Includes a lesson book. 40 minutes.