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At last, bass players around the world are allowed a rare,in-depth look into the amazing style and technique of one of the most influential electric bassists ever. In a logical step-by-step approach, Tower of Power bassist Rocco Prestia clearly explains his percussive "ghosting & muting" techniques and demonstrates the importance of creating a "balanced" bass line. Twelve Tower of Power tunes are used to illustrate his approach to funk & half-time shuffles, straight-8th, 16th-note and 12/8 funk, ballads and more. Each example is presented in it's fundamental form, then he elaborates one step at a time so you can see firsthand how a bass line for a particular groove is created. Split-screen close-up studio demonstrations magically dissolve into live T.O.P. performances specially filmed for this video. The detailed booklet allows you to play along with such classics as "What is Hip," "Soul Vaccination," "You're Still a Young Man" and many others. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to sit in with one of the true masters of R&B/funk bass!

"Our choice for the best video of the year - if not the best ever!"
- Bass Player Magazine

"The production quality is brilliant... far and away the best bass video I've seen.."
- Will Lee
Studio Musician, The Late Show with David Letterman

Running Time: 78 minutes
Includes Notation & TAB - PDF