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Mastering Funk Bass with Abraham Laboriel: A Beginner's Guide

"Do not land on the 'One.' Be late. Play the 'One' slightly after the drummer's kick drum. That tension is the funk."

Fingering Charts:

Laboriel often uses unconventional fingerings to keep the groove fluid.

Basic Funk Bass Exercise

Elias plugged in his battered four-string. He started with Exercise One: a basic funk octave jump. But as he followed the PDF's specific instructions on "The Laboriel Grip," the sound changed. It wasn't just a "thump" anymore. It was a percussive, woody growl that felt like it was coming from the floorboards rather than the amp. The Transformation

, offer a foundational 40-minute masterclass on the rhythmic and percussive elements of funk. Laboriel, a Berklee graduate and legendary session player, focuses on turning the bass into a melodic and rhythmic centerpiece. Key Concepts & Techniques