#135.1 - Backing Tracks/Tabs for Rocco-Style Exercise (Patreon)

My fellow bassists,

As you've probably seen, I'm on tour at the moment but I still want to provide you with your fix of bass exercises! In the December poll you told me you want funky fingerstyle exercises so here you go!

This one is in the style of one of the godfathers of funk bass, Rocco Prestia (Tower of Power). He was known for his constant 16th notes, chromatic runs and occasional syncopated accents (often going up the octave or flat 7th).

It's a good workout for your right hand. Try and match your 16th notes with those of the drums and backing track perfectly - this is a great way to practise your timing and feel!

Have fun, and I'll see you in the next lesson! (or at a show very soon, I hope 😊)

Charles