Bass Resources in Books/Tab - Funk/R&B

1. Funk Fusion Bass (incl Over 90 Tracks On CD) by Jon Liebman (5.0 Stars · 3 Reviews)
   Quotes:"Funk/Fusion Bass is an enlightening and refreshing book. I recommend it highly." Verdine White "A cornucopia of bass stuff! History, tehnique, musicality, groove...Guaranteed to 'fill the holes' in you playing!" Steve Bailey
   Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 1495 Hits · Posted on 2/18/2002 by Anton Carl (216)
   
2. Slap It! by Tony Oppenheim (5.0 Stars · 3 Reviews)
   It's one of the best books about slapbass I've seen.Goes through all the diffetent tecnics of slap(muting,poping,hammering).Recomended for every bass player who wants to lean slap or improve his tecnic and get some new ideas.
   URL: http://www.slapit.com
   Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 2902 Hits · Posted on 10/14/2000 by Amaia Blanco (242)
   
3. Aerobics For Electric Bass by Stephen King (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   If you're into Mark King or Level 42 this is an excellent book featuring many of Mark Kings superb lines. Written by Stephen King (no relation) it really is aerobics for your fingers! Over 200 examples, more than 100 with Tab.
   Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 1222 Hits · Posted on 2/4/2002 by Anton Carl (216)
   
4. Coup De Pouce Vol.2 Le Slap by Denis Roux (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   This book is a method for beginers and for advanced bassists that want to learn and perfectionnate the technic of slapping.
   Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 769 Hits · Posted on 10/31/2002 by Nicolas Fortini (48)
   
5. Essential Styles For The Drummer And Bassist Book One by Steve Houghton and Tom Warrington (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   The perfect play along CD for bass AND drums, 30 tracks cover a WIDE range of ensemble playing from funk/R&B to rock to fusion to latin to jazz. Music notation only.
   URL: http://www.alfred.com
   Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 1676 Hits · Posted on 9/19/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
   
6. Sittin' In With Rocco Prestia Of Tower Of Power (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   Full transcriptions/tab for four classic TOP songs plus four new grooves. Includes a CD.
   Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 861 Hits · Posted on 3/29/2003 by Donna Grund (2352)
   
7. Standing In The Shadows Of Motown by Dr. Licks (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   Excellent quality transcriptions, great for learning the songs, or their techniques of playing. A credit to the legendary James Jamerson of Motown, long deserved. Great songs as well! A book to really enjoy.
   Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 834 Hits · Posted on 12/28/2004 by Nick Odermatt (7542)
   
8. Motown Bass Classics (No Reviews)
   21 Motown favorites: Baby Love * Dancing in the Street * For Once in My Life * Get Ready * I Heard It Through the Grapevine * I Second That Emotion * It's the Same Old Song * My Girl * My Guy * What's Going On * You Keep Me Hangin' On * more.
   Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 6844 Hits · Posted on 2/20/2001 by ActiveBass
   
9. Funk Bass by Jon Liebman (4.6 Stars · 8 Reviews)
   Critically acclaimed as the best single source for the techniques used to play funk and slap-style bass. Includes a foreword by John Patitucci and is endorsed by Rich Appleman of Berklee, Will Lee, Mark Egan, Stuart Hamm and many others.
   Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 2404 Hits · Posted on 4/27/2000 by ActiveBass
   
10. Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication (4.5 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    Bass transcriptions of the Albums songs.
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 875 Hits · Posted on 6/21/2002 by Nick Odermatt (7542)
    
11. Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers (4.3 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    Transcriptions of the songs off of this incredible funk album. The lines played by Flea are creative and challenging to learn, with some fancy slapping work also.
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 966 Hits · Posted on 4/5/2003 by Nick Odermatt (7542)
    
12. Funk Bass by Chris Kringel (4.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
    A guide to the styles and techniques of Funk Bass.
    URL: http://www.halleonard.com
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 1071 Hits · Posted on 4/21/2005 by Esteven Barr (704)
    
13. '70ss Funk & Disco Bass by Joaquin des Pres (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    '70s Funk, Disco, R&B for Bass. A great way of learning concepts and riffs for bass.
    URL: http://halleonard.com
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 919 Hits · Posted on 12/12/2007 by Rob Katsambis (79)
    
14. Bass Signature Licks: The Red Hot Chili Peppers by Dale Turner (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    This book contains excerpts from flea's basslines on his earlier albums, along with descriptions of the techniques used. All basslines are also on the accompanying CD.
    URL: http://www.halleonard.com
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 1191 Hits · Posted on 5/1/2003 by Sebastian Beer (4500)
    
15. Progressive Slap Technique For Bass by Stephan Richter (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    A comprehensive, easy to follow guide introducing all the important techniques required to play Slap Bass. You don't need to read music notes to use this book.
    URL: http://www.learntoplaymusic.com
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 853 Hits · Posted on 12/12/2007 by Rob Katsambis (79)
    
16. RHCP - Californication (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Excellent quality transcriptions, great for learning the bands songs, or studying Flea's techniques of playing. Great songs as well! A book to really enjoy. Standard-notation as well as TAB, with chord changes.
    URL: http://www,halleonard.com/
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 753 Hits · Posted on 12/28/2004 by Nick Odermatt (7542)
    
17. Slap Bass Essentials by Josquin des Pres and Bunny Brunel (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    The cover is black, with a yellow/orange 5-string bass, with hands on it it also includes a CD inside
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 634 Hits · Posted on 12/28/2006 by William Gore (540)
    
18. The Great JAMES BROWN RHYTHM SECTIONS * 1960-1973 by Allan Slutsky (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    This book has 2 C.D's that accompany it. The book has the master score including tab's for guitar and bass on all of the selected James Brown songs.
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 1252 Hits · Posted on 10/27/2000 by Joshua Boterman (905)
    
19. Rock Funk Bass by Carol Kaye (No Reviews)
    Stand-alone funk book & CD
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · 2226 Hits · Posted on 4/27/2000 by ActiveBass