The Jazz Funk Bass Method

Struggling to tear the roof off the groove with your funk basslines?

Need more canned heat in your funky riffs?

Step into the vibrant world of jazz-funk bass with The Jazz-Funk Bass Method by Paul Turner of Jamiroquai.

This book will transform your bass playing by immersing you in the rhythmic and harmonic intricacies of jazz-funk as Paul shares his expert insights into the techniques that have defined his career, providing a comprehensive guide for bassists eager to explore this energetic genre.

Paul Turner shares his wealth of funk bass experience, offering a structured approach to developing your playing through a blend of essential techniques and innovative twists. The book emphasizes the importance of rhythm, groove, and harmonic awareness - ensuring you not only play bass... but feel it too.

You'll also discover the importance of syncopation and mindful note placement as you learn to  create compelling basslines that not only anchor the groove, but add vibrant energy to your performance.

Master the art of creating standout basslines that groove hard

Discover a method to effortlessly craft incredible basslines from scratch

Add character to your lines with perfect phrasing and in-the-pocket hooks

Deeply Internalize rhythmic phrasing to allow more spontaneous improvisation

Explore essential groove-building ideas, motifs, and articulation approaches

Discover diverse musical approaches that make your basslines sing

Learn the art of note placement for engaging basslines that groove

Develop harmonic awareness to make any track come alive

The Jazz-Funk Bass Method also focuses on the critical element of harmonic awareness and guides you through using chord tones, scales, and intervals to build basslines. You'll then get deep into the groove by learning to add articulation, fills, and embellishments. 

By learning the intent behind over 100 creative, original examples, you'll learn to conceptually create your own riff variations as you build your vocabulary and voice as a musician.

Develop These Essential Funk Bass Skills

Build funk bass grooves over chord vamps

Master fingerstyle, slapping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and pops

Improve your rhythm, groove, syncopation, and note placement to create compelling grooves

Develop melodic expression with articulation, fills, and embellishments

Discover your own voice to expand your groove language while honouring your musical influences

Audio Tracks as Standard

The Jazz-Funk Bass Method includes high-quality audio examples, with Paul playing every note of bass, along with his personal explanation and break down of 100 original examples, plus a complete track.

By practicing with these tracks, you'll internalize the rhythms, feels, and note choices, allowing you to apply them naturally and creatively in your own music. The audio content ensures that you capture the nuances of timing, phrasing, and articulation, making your practice sessions more effective and enjoyable.

Whether you're playing in a band or jamming on your own, this book will help you groove like never before.