Hal Leonard Funk Bass: A Guide To The Styles An... May 2026

Unlike dry drill books, this guide uses to teach its concepts in context. Notable tracks include: "Higher Ground" (Red Hot Chili Peppers version) "What Is Hip?" (Tower of Power) "Brick House" (The Commodores) "Can't Stop" (Red Hot Chili Peppers) "Let's Groove" (Earth, Wind & Fire) "Pick Up the Pieces" (Average White Band) Product Specifications

: Mastery of hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and muting for that signature percussive funk sound. Hal Leonard Funk Bass: A Guide To The Styles An...

, authored by Chris Kringel , is a comprehensive instructional book designed to take intermediate electric bassists into the heart of the funk genre. Hal Leonard Corporation Business center Milwaukee, WI Core Techniques Covered Unlike dry drill books, this guide uses to

: 96-page paperback featuring both standard notation and tablature (TAB). Hal Leonard Corporation Business center Milwaukee, WI Core

: Introduction to advanced pops, thumb slap-and-pop combinations, and building melodic funk solos. Song-Based Learning

: Lessons on staccato vs. legato playing, establishing a pocket, and the importance of repetition and fills.