(Bass Instruction). The genre fusion, as the name implies, is a blend of
many styles and influences. This book and CD use four tunes as a basis
to show how this fusion-blending process can occur and expose you to new
musical ideas. With unique step-by-step approaches to developing fused
feels that are not just superficial pasting-together styles, you'll
discover how to create new grooves for yourself. In addition, there are
many agility exercises to help you reach a high level of musicianship.
For each style, there is a comprehensive lesson centering on a fully
notated chart of the music on written in the book and performed on the
CD. The lessons consist of a breaking down of all the inspirational,
musical and technical elements involved in developing a convincing
performance of the tune. The CD contains a demonstration performance of
the tune, followed by a version of the tune without the bass so you can
play along with the sound of the music in your ears, you can study and
practice the technical aspects performing the rhythms and lines of each
style.