Santorella Publications
Explorations in the classic funk bass styles of the 60's and 70's

Topics include: finger-style, slap-bass styles, thumping, plucking, ghost notes, dead notes, the use of "blue notes," funk tone sets, funk articulation, ostinato patterns, vamp improvisation and much more. This edition will develop your understanding & application of funk harmony; from chord to chord progressions, to double-stops, to single-note lines within a funk riff.

Make It Funky written by Rod Goelz is an absolute must for any serious guitar or bass student that likes to groove. The complete rhythm section performance accompaniment CD includes every example in the styles of those who made them famous.