This comprehensive book covers every aspect of the slap technique from the absolute basics through to advanced techniques such as double thumbing, open string hammerons and how to combine slapping with other techniques. Victor wooten techniques on 6string bass bass practice diary 15th may 2018. Victor wooten swung by the musicradar video studio and performed a solo bass jam that left our jaws on the floor. An extremely gifted and versatile bassist, victor wooten is a highly acclaimed performer whose work straddles the lines between jazz, bluegrass, funk, and progressive rock. An iconic figure in the bass world, victor wootens reputation is founded on three decades of exceptional work across a multitude of genres. Print and download bass tribute sheet music in pdf. List of slap bass players electric bass news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2009 learn how and when to remove this template message. Hes a bass player best known for his amazing work with banjo master yes, thats right, banjo master bela fleck. The language of music and how to speak it, victor reveals his musical soul.
If you are curious about music or if you are in need of a different perspective for a creative endeavor this is the book for you. Throughout, victor underscores this vital material with a groove first ethic, as well an accent on being musical and creativethree mandatory ingredients to becoming a highlysoughtafter professional bassist. Victor wooten is without doubt one of the most important bass players in the world today. Its more likely you know him from his time toting a fodera monarch for bela fleck and the flecktones. Ultimate slap bass covers every aspect of the slap technique from the. He started performing in nightclubs and theaters as the bassist with the family band at age five, and at age six, was on tour with his brothers opening shows for legendary soul artist curtis mayfield. Looping, phrasing, slap bass, soloing, two handed tapping, victor wooten. This video is supposed to give you some insight to victor s very unique style. Victor wooten live at bass day 1998 by victor wooten.
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Highly regarded as a bass innovator, victor wooten has made a name for himself laying down the lowend for both bela fleck and during his guest stints with the dave matthews band, and in his own successful solo career. Ok this is my opinion but i have looked at alot of slap books over the years and most of them suck ass. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Victor lemonte wooten born september 11, 1964 is an american bassist, record producer, educator, and recipient of five grammy awards. Victor wooten may not need much in the way of an introduction as one of the bass worlds great pioneers.
Victor wooten usa plays a short rendition of his original composition the lesson on his fodera yin yang signature bass. Launching his solo career a few years later, with a show of hands, it soon became. But everyone knows victor has monster chops he can slap, tap. As for the edition, victor initially selfpublished the book, but then penguin books picked it up. This is only a partial tab, but if someone would like to contribute, it would be much appreciated. Discover book depositorys huge selection of victor l wooten books online. This book and video package contains a wealth of educational material from leading. They demonstrate styles including blues, rock, jazz, country, new age, and heavy metal. The best of victor wooten features his playing on 14 great tunes, which wooten transcribed himself. Victor wooten slap bass techniques on 6string bass bass. If the world were to follow you today, where would you lead them. And im learning from the very best by playing excerpts from a book called the best of victor wooten. Victor wooten amazing grace perfect bass tab artist victor l.
University of vermont rubenstein school 524,363 views. Victor lemonte wooten is the preeminent bassist of his generation and one of the most influential bass guitarists in the 65year history of the instrument. A politician is not allowed to get too emotional in public, so what he does is drop subtle hints that, over time, cause the public to get emotional. Learn how to play victor wooten songs for bass online. When word reached the sbl office that mr wooten would be making a rare appearance in the uk, the opportunity was too good to miss. Once the same emotions are generated by enough people, the politician can use it to steer the public in his desired direction. I met victor last week at the warwick bass camp in markneukirchengermany. Jaco, alphonso johnson, gary willis, and steve bailey all have unique sounds that i have benefited from, but there are other fretless instruments that have helped me with my fretless playing. Find victor wooten discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Alfred the music lesson by victor wooten audio book version 6 cds victor, music. Born the youngest of five boys, he began learning to play music at the tender age of two. Victor wooten fodera yin yang 5 string bass guitar named after the black and tan. Victor wooten victa bass cover emir celikel youtube.
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This week im doing something that i dont don very often, im practising slap bass. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Insane slap bass solo improv gospel shout marcus miller victor wooten style. Since 2017 he has played bass for the metal band nitro. Musicnotes features the worlds largest online digital sheet music catalogue with over 300,000 arrangements available to print and play instantly. Playitlikeitis bass, transcribed by victor himself. Since its release in 2005 ultimate slap bass has become one of the most popular books ever. Wooten victor the best of bass gtr book by various 3oct2003 sheet music. Since its release in 2005 ultimate slap bass has become one of the most popular books ever written on the slap bass technique. This program features two of the worlds most outstanding bass players, victor bailey and victor wooten. I got one when i went to bassnature camp and its a interesting read. Over the course of his fivedecade career, victor has had a major impact on the art of the bass guitar through his innovative playing techniques, genreuniting music and his bass nature camps. Watch the video for amazing gracebass solo by victor wooten for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Excellent bass tab book transcribed by the great man himself.
Since i am a bass player, this is confusing for many. All of which makes victor wooten bass workshop a musthave tool for bass players at all levels. In part 1, he outlines his ten essential elements of music including such important and underemphasized areas as emotion and feel, dynamics, tone, phrasing, space, and listening. Im learning some slappop in the style of victor wooten.
Victor wootensteve bailey the bass vault coming soon. You may not recognise him from his days playing solo at the slice of life restaurant in nashville. This was the forerunner to victors book, the music lesson. Victor wooten on bass tapping, slapping, and harmonics. Launching his solo career a few years later, with a show of hands, it soon. Hudson music victor wooten bass workshop the language of. Many of my musician peers are enamored with is virtuosity, yet i am not a fan of his playing. Shop our newest and most popular victor wooten sheet music such as amazing grace, you cant hold no groove and classical thump, or click the button above to browse all victor wooten sheet music. Victor wooten and anthony wellington take you through some amazing things about playing the electric bass that you probably dont even suspect, let alone know. The man can do things on the bass that i can only dream of. Why is victor wooten not the greatest bass guitar player. Shop and buy victor wooten super bass solo technique sheet music.
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