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Struggling to tear the roof off the groove with your funk basslines? Need more canned heat in your funky riffs? Step into the vibrant world of jazz-funk bass with The Jazz-Funk Bass Method by Paul Turner of Jamiroquai. This book will transform your bass playing by immersing you in the rhythmic and harmonic intricacies of jazz-funk as Paul shares his expert insights into the techniques that have defined his career, providing a comprehensive guide for bassists eager to explore this energetic genre. Paul Turner shares his wealth of funk bass experience, offering a structured approach to developing your playing through a blend of essential techniques and innovative twists. The book emphasizes the importance of rhythm, groove, and harmonic awareness - ensuring you not only play bass... but feel it too. You'll also discover the importance of syncopation and mindful note placement as you learn to create compelling basslines that not only anchor the groove, but add vibrant energy to your performance. Master the art of creating standout basslines that groove hard Discover a method to effortlessly craft incredible basslines from scratch Add character to your lines with perfect phrasing and in-the-pocket hooks Deeply Internalize rhythmic phrasing to allow more spontaneous improvisation Explore essential groove-building ideas, motifs, and articulation approaches Discover diverse musical approaches that make your basslines sing Learn the art of note placement for engaging basslines that groove Develop harmonic awareness to make any track come alive The Jazz-Funk Bass Method also focuses on the critical element of harmonic awareness and guides you through using chord tones, scales, and intervals to build basslines. You'll then get deep into the groove by learning to add articulation, fills, and embellishments.