Detail 01
Method book, not a songbook
Structured exercises that build technique in order, rather than a collection of tunes to play through.
Product detailSKU #1313248770308
AlfredThe Total Funk Bassist
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Funk bass method book from Alfred, $21.99. For bass players who can already read basic notation and want to work on groove-based playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bassists with fundamentals down wanting funk vocabulary
- Self-study between lessons or on your own
- Players moving from rock into groove-based styles
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who have never held a bass
- Players who cannot read standard notation at all
- Anyone wanting a guitar or drum method book
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Style-specific to funk
Assumes you already have basic technique and reading; it teaches idiom, not how to start playing bass.
Detail 03
Alfred imprint
Alfred publishes graded instructional material, so expect a progression from simpler to harder rather than random exercises.
Detail 04
Print format
Physical book you set on a stand. No app, no screen, nothing to charge or update.
Detail 05
$21.99
Roughly the cost of one lesson, and you keep it. Cheapest way to add a style to your playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No bass, strings, amp or cable included — this is the book only
- 02A music stand makes practice far easier than propping it open
- 03Check whether you need tab or can read standard notation before buying
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music to use this?
Some reading ability helps considerably. This is a method book aimed at players building funk vocabulary, not a first introduction to the instrument or to notation.
02Is this for beginners?
Not for absolute beginners. It suits players who already have basic bass technique and want to develop funk-specific groove and feel.
03Does it come with a CD or audio?
Included audio is not something we can confirm for this listing. Treat it as the printed book and check the packaging when it arrives.
04Will this work for electric bass or upright?
It is aimed at funk bass playing, which is overwhelmingly electric. Upright players can use the material but the technique discussion will not match.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
