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Bass SKU: HL.229 Bass. Instruction. Softcover with CD. 32 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications (HL.229). ISBN 9781574240535. UPC: 073999750126. 9x12 inches.This slap bass method book, designed for advanced beginning to intermediate bassists, is based on the understanding and application of modes. The focus is on the concept of groove sculpting from modes, and not on actual right and left hand techniques. The CD features recordings of all the examples, plus a split-channel option to help players practice. Includes 13 songs.

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