Bass Lesson Abraham Laboriel Beginning Funk Bass 1
Evaristo Nicholls
Bass Lesson Abraham Laboriel Beginning Funk Bass 1
If you want to learn how to play funk bass from one of the most influential and versatile bassists of all time, you should check out this video lesson by Abraham Laboriel. Laboriel is a legendary session musician who has played on over 4,000 recordings with artists such as Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Paul Simon, and many more. He is also a master of various styles, including jazz, rock, pop, Latin, and of course, funk.
In this video lesson, which is the first part of a two-part series, Laboriel teaches you the basics of funk bass, starting from the groove, the rhythm, the notes and the technique. You will learn how to play along with drums, guitar and keyboard, and how to create your own funky bass lines. Laboriel demonstrates his concepts with examples from his own repertoire, such as "Funky Thumb Stuff", "Dear Friends", and "Rolling". He also shows you how to use different techniques, such as slapping, popping, tapping, and harmonics.
This video lesson is suitable for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of funk bass, as well as intermediate and advanced players who want to improve their groove and feel. You will also get to enjoy Laboriel's charisma and humor as he shares his tips and stories from his long and successful career. This video lesson is a rare opportunity to learn from a true legend of bass.
You can watch the video lesson on YouTube [here] or [here]. You can also find more information about Abraham Laboriel and his other video lessons on his website [here].