The Groove Book. A Study In Musical Styles For Bass

Product Description


A good bass player should be able to comfortably play in almost any style of music in almost any given situation. The goal of this book is to reveal the vast world of different musical styles that may be encountered during the lifetime of a bass player. Each chapter begins with a small history of the musical style. Knowing how each of these styles is related can improve playing by was of borrowing grooves and ideas from one to the other. The groove book is designed not only to teach you how to play these different styles, but also how to enjoy playing them. Written in standard notation only. This book includes access to an online audio recording.


About the Author


Marc D. Ensign is a professional electric bass player residing in the New York Metropolitan area. Marc's first book with Mel Bay Publications, entitled Slappin': A Complete Study of Slap Technique for Bass has been well received by critics and bass players everywhere. Marc is a well-respected bass player and has performed in various bands, clubs, studio sessions, and Broadway shows all over the world. While being very proficient in all styles, his main interests include funk, jazz, soul, R & B, and fusion. Aside from his performing and writing, Marc has a successful teaching practice, is a featured writer for Bass Frontiers and Bass Player magazines and is endorsed exclusively by DR Strings. An honors graduate from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, Marc is currently studying with Lincoln Goines, one of New York's most highly regarded and recorded bass players. Marc provides up-to-date information about his current career activities at his