Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson34 reviews Allan Slutsky, James Jamerson Hal Leonard Corporation, 1989 GREAT BOOK & 2 CD SET! FOR BASSIST ..AND MUSIC FANS! + A must for Motown Fans + Jamerson the Great + Don't give singers all the credit! + Motown             Hip-Hop Bass: 101 Grooves, Riffs, Loops, and Beats (Bass Builders)3 reviews Josquin des Pres Hal Leonard Corporation, 2001 Great Education! + The title says it all + Very Helpful in Understanding Hip-Hop Music This book is full of funky little progressions that really taught me a lot! I've been playing for a few years and wanted to expand my playing style...glad I picked this book up! I highly recommend it.             The Rhythm Bible (Book & CD)3 reviews Dan Fox Alfred Publishing Company, 2002 Must Have To Study Rhythm + Rhythm Bible + helpful My absolute favorite of rhythm resource book. I even let my piano students use it whenever they are improvising or composing a new piece. This book can be used by beginner, intermediate, advanced or professional musician.             The Drummer's Bible: How to Play Every Drum Style from Afro-Cuban to Zydeco27 reviews Mick Berry, Jason Gianni See Sharp Press, 2003 Excellent introduction to the history of rhythms and drumming + The most comprehensive book available + The Ultimate Drum Reference Book I've been drumming for about a year, taking lessons from Mick ,the author of this excellent book. I use this book every time I practice either as a reference, to learn new stuff, or to get new ideas. I love the background information on each section and feel the book helps to understand rhythm and ...             The Funkmasters-the Great James Brown Rhythm Sections13 reviews Allan Slutsky, Chuck Silverman Warner Bros Pubns, 1997 HUH! Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Sumpin'! + Can we Hit it and Quit it? + How a Rhythm Section Works + Killer book for learning funk + This book seriously kicks ass             The Slap Bass Program18 reviews Alexis Sklarevski All You Need + Best beginner/intermediate instructional video I've ever owned + Great Techniques + Classic Instruction             Reggae Bass (Bass Builders)5 reviews Friedland Ed Hal Leonard Corporation, 1998 Incredible book + fun all month + solid + Great primer on the Jamaican bass progresssion + Great little reggae bass book             Funk Bass (Bass Builders Series)4 reviews Jon Liebman Hal Leonard Corporation, 1992 Great funk-book for bass + Fantastic! + Just what I was looking for! + An excellent bass book for everyone.             Bass Grooves: Develop Your Groove and Play Like the Pros in Any Style5 reviews Ed Friedland Backbeat Books, 2004 Solid Foundational Book + A must-have for every serious bass player + Good For Beginner & Intermediate + The Answer!!! + Great book for serious bass players!             Bass Bible8 reviews Paul Westwood Ama Verlag, 2000 on first look + Must have for the Bass music library + An enyclopedia of styles + This one's a keeper + If your new to music or the bass do not buy this book             Mel Bay Reggae Grooves for Electric Bass Chris Matheos Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1998 This book provides guidance for the bassist as well as the percussionist and rhythm guitarist on creating individual reggae grooves. The numerous challenging 2 and 4-measure rhythm patterns make a great rhythm reading workout, and the advice the author provides on equipment selection and rhythmic styles will be appreciated by the whole band. The attached CD features a full rhythm section both ...             Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition: Books 1, 2 and 3 Bound Together in One Easy-to-Use Volume!31 reviews Ed Friedland Hal Leonard Corporation, 1996 If you only buy one bass book, this is it! + The Best For Bass Out There + Outstanding Value + Bass-ically speaking             The Commandments of R&B Drumming: A Comprehensive Guide to Soul, Funk and Hip Hop5 reviews Zoro Alfred Publishing Company, 1998 5 Stars aren't near enough! How about 10!!! + Buy this for the historical value alone. + Funky and Worth the Price! + very good book + Zoro, The Moses of Drummers             Afro-Cuban Bass Grooves1 review Patin (Manny Pati¤o; Jorge Moreno) Warner Bros Pubns, 1997 Latin grooves for bass guitar I've seen this book in the local book shop. I compared it with at least two similar books: Alfred Mastertracks: Latin by Steve Hougton and Tom Warrington and the `Salsa guidebook for piano & ensemble' by Rebecca Mauleo'n. The latter book is a general book, not just for bass guitar. As a beginner in ...             Funkifying the Clave: Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums (with CD) (Manhattan Music Publications)6 reviews Goine (Lincoln Goines; Robby Ameen) Warner Bros Pubns, 1993 WOW! + Advanced rithme section + Funkifying the Clave: Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums (with CD) + Buy this Book if you are serious about drumming! + A must have Latin encyclopedia             '70s Funk and Disco Bass: 101 Groovin' Bass Patterns (Bass Builders)2 reviews Josquin des Pres Hal Leonard Corporation, 2001 start grooving away! I am a fan of disco funk bass and that's why i bought the book...It is all that promisses... 101 groovin' bass paterns. I sincerely recomend it to anyone looking to find a good colection of disco funk grooves. My playing already sounds much funkier... Thank you Josquin des Pres             The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum Set: Includes the Rhythm Section Parts for Bass, Piano, Guitar ...9 reviews Ed Uribe Alfred Publishing Company, 1996 masterpiece + Excellent reference and study book + An essential guide to Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum set playing, and more! + An excellent "deep introduction" to the subject + Seems to cover it all.             The Commandments of R&B Drumming: A Comprehensive Guide to Soul, Funk and Hip Hop5 reviews Zoro Alfred Publishing Company, 1998 5 Stars aren't near enough! How about 10!!! + Buy this for the historical value alone. + Funky and Worth the Price! + very good book + Zoro, The Moses of Drummers             The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum Set: Includes the Rhythm Section Parts for Bass, Piano, Guitar ...9 reviews Ed Uribe Alfred Publishing Company, 1996 masterpiece + Excellent reference and study book + An essential guide to Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum set playing, and more! + An excellent "deep introduction" to the subject + Seems to cover it all.             Hip-Hop Bass: 101 Grooves, Riffs, Loops, and Beats (Bass Builders)3 reviews Josquin des Pres Hal Leonard Corporation, 2001 Great Education! + The title says it all + Very Helpful in Understanding Hip-Hop Music This book is full of funky little progressions that really taught me a lot! I've been playing for a few years and wanted to expand my playing style...glad I picked this book up! I highly recommend it.