The Worship Bass Book: Bass Espresso and the Art of Groove

by Norm Stockton

Overview

(Worship Musician Presents). As opposed to a systematic pedagogy for bass playing (many such resources already exist), The Worship Bass Book is a fun and informal, yet extremely practical, resource for bassists playing in the worship environment. Acclaimed bassist and music educator Norm Stockton covers a broad range of topics in bite-size chunks, allowing players to emerge with solid perspectives and a practical understanding of effective bass playing in a rhythm section. Players at all levels will find helpful insight into topics, including phrasing, a passion for the groove, tools of the trade, fingerboard familiarity, musical styles, slap and tap techniques, bass and drum synergy, solo bass arranging, real-world groove lessons, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781458443212
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Worship Musician Presents
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Norm Stockton (Orange County, CA) travels extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Japan. He has been profiled in Bass Player magazine and is recognized by many as one of the premier bassists today. He was the touring and recording bassist with chart-topping worship artist (and former Steve Perry guitarist) Lincoln Brewster. Stockton currently performs with Grammy-winning singer Bobby Kimball. As a solo artist, he has released two instrumental jazz projects that have garnered widespread global acclaim. He is also known internationally as a bass educator and clinician. His instructional website, ArtOfGroove.com, serves subscribers from around the world. He has conducted master classes and is adjunct faculty at Biola University, The Los Angeles Music Academy, Tech Music School London, Concordia University, and more. He has also been the bass columnist for Christian Musician magazine since 1999.