Hal Leonard Liebman Jon - Funk Fusion Bass Tab + CD
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Summary of This Method
This method by Jon Liebman is aimed at bassists who want to deepen a credible, current funk/fusion playing style that can be immediately applied in rehearsals and on stage. Designed as a logical follow-up to "Funk Bass," it explores the ingredients that make the difference for today's reference bassists: articulation, dynamic control, consistency of flow, and mastery of string changes, all serving the groove.
Throughout the chapters, you work on two-finger technique with particular attention to attack clarity, tempo stability, and playing comfort. The string crossing exercises aim to smooth transitions between strings to achieve cleaner and more confident lines, even on fast or syncopated patterns. The method also emphasizes the "stylistic elements" specific to funk/fusion: accents, ghost notes, management of rests, and construction of repetitive motifs that remain lively.
A large part is dedicated to establishing the groove and how to evolve it without breaking it: variations, accent shifts, rhythmic enrichment, and coherence with the drums. To go further, the book offers ways to build a funk/fusion solo vocabulary by developing melodic and rhythmic ideas suited to the bass role, with a constant focus on musicality and placement.
The included CD, with over 90 tracks, transforms learning into real practice: accompaniments, playing contexts, and jam tracks to test your grooves, work on your consistency, and gain confidence. Also noteworthy is the foreword by Verdine White (Earth, Wind & Fire), which provides inspiring insight into the spirit of funk and the demand for groove.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Artist | Jon Liebman | Instrumentation | electric bass |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Jon Liebman Funk Fusion Bass Tab + CD method suitable after Funk Bass?
Designed as the logical continuation of "Funk Bass," this method deepens funk/fusion electric bass playing. The focus is particularly on articulation, dynamics, and string changes.
What technical exercises are offered for bass?
The book develops two-finger technique, working on attack clarity and tempo stability. String crossing exercises target smooth movement between strings.
Does the CD contain playbacks to practice groove?
The included CD features more than 90 tracks, including accompaniments, playing contexts, and jam backing tracks. These allow practice of rhythmic steadiness and placement within a musical setting.
Is it suitable for practicing ghost notes and funk accents?
Style elements covered include accents, ghost notes, and managing rests. The method also addresses building repetitive patterns and their variations.
Does the method address solo improvisation in funk fusion?
Tracks are provided to build a funk/fusion solo vocabulary. The content focuses on developing melodic and rhythmic ideas suited to the bass role. A foreword by Verdine White, member of Earth, Wind and Fire, accompanies the book.
