Download or read book Slap & Pop Bass: A Guide to Modern Funk Techniques, Book & CD written by David Overthrow and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2002-07 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to serve up funk-a-licious grooves and extract the vibrant percussive sounds hidden in the electric bass. Renowned expert, David Overthrow teaches everything you need to know to get started playing hot slap & pop bass lines. Following a clear and logical progression, each essential technique is covered individually, from hammer-ons and pull-offs to double pops and double stops. Your skills build gradually so learning is easy! Over 100 licks and grooves are provided, plus a special library of bass lines for additional fun. The recording demonstrates all the music featured in the book. A great book for any serious bass player, from beginner to advanced.