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Title: The Funkmasters: The Great James Brown Rhythm Sections 1960-1973 by Allan "Dr Licks" Slutsky, Chuck Silverman ISBN: 1-57623-443-6 Publisher: Warner Brothers Publications Pub. Date: 27 January, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Invaluable resource for funk musicians
Comment: At last I can really see how the James Brown rhythm section material is put together. This is a really inspiring book and CD set. I've given it as a gift to many musician friends, as well.
Rating: 5
Summary: An excellent teaching tool for ensemble playing
Comment: This is a very complete guide to the workings of one of the great R&B rhythm sections. The book is composed of 23 lessons examining the rhythm grooves for a selection of James Brown hits. Two CDs accompany the book. The lessons are arranged in chronological order by the date the songs were cut. Each lesson has printed material including an ensemble chart and individual charts for drums, bass, and guitar. Both staff and tab are given for guitar and bass. Historical and musical comments accompany each lesson. The CDs include four tracks per lesson: an ensemble track and the three individual instruments played at a slower speed. The mix is very clear and it is easy to distinguish the individual instruments in the ensemble track. While clearly intended as teaching tools, the tracks do have a feel that keeps the music compelling.
In terms of the level of difficulty, someone who didn't know this music might glance at the charts and conclude that the bass parts were (mostly) elementary, the guitar parts only slightly more difficult, while the drum parts combine fairly standard hand technique with advanced kick drum playing. Of course, this is misleading. It takes great timing to combine these parts in a way that has soul, and that's the great value of these lessons. A bass player (guitarist, drummer) trying to play this music has to really understand how he or she fits in with the other members of the ensemble. This is a very successful attempt to spell that out for the player.
One quibble: the organization of the historical material helps support the lessons, but makes it difficult to read as a straight narrative. One request: how about volume two with keyboard and horn charts?
Rating: 5
Summary: Fabulous!
Comment: This is a great book for any musician, beginner or advanced. It gives Guitar and Bass notation as well as tab, and also drum music. The included CDs make it easier to catch on to the rhythm and learn all the parts. I play bass, guitar, and drums and this books has taught me many useful things in the funk and other areas. Great for anybody!
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Title: Standing in the Shadows of Motown : The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson by Licks, Allen Slutsky, James Jamerson, Motown Record Corporation, Dr Licks ISBN: 0881888826 Publisher: Hal Leonard Pub. Date: 01 May, 1989 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: What Duck Done by Tim Tindall ISBN: 0970138903 Publisher: Bass Is Bodacious Pub. Date: 01 September, 1995 List Price(USD): $28.95 |
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Title: Give the Drummers Some!: The Great Drummers of R&B, Funk & Soul by Jim Payne, Harry Weinger ISBN: 157623603X Publisher: Warner Brothers Publications Pub. Date: 25 November, 1996 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title:Standing In The Shadows of Motown ASIN: B00008J2HC Publisher: ARTISAN ENTERTAINMENT Pub. Date: 21 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $12.99 |
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Title: Funk Guitar : The Essential Guide by Ross Bolton ISBN: 0634011685 Publisher: Hal Leonard Pub. Date: 01 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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