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(More customer reviews)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?
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In this unique rhythm section workbook, 23 James Brown classics have been transcribed, broken down into individual lessons, and meticulously recreated on two one-hour CDs. Featuring legendary grooves from the guitarists, bassists, and drummers who ignited the Godfather of Soul for over three decades (including Jabo Starks, Bernard Odum, Clyde Stubblefield, Bootsy Collins, Jimmy Nolen, Country Kellum, and more), this book will enlighten and challenge your soul.
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