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Dive into the funky world of Larry Graham and discover the secrets behind his groundbreaking bass playing and technique. From pioneering slap bass to his inf...
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- Off Beat
In this lesson I'm going to teach you one of the best slap riffs of all time! I show you the riff, break it down slowly, and then explain why and how the actual riff works from a harmony ...
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- Scott's Bass Lessons
Larry Graham Jr. (born August 14, 1946) is an American bass guitar player and singer, both with the psychedelic soul/funk band Sly and the Family Stone, and ...
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- Sfinga Recording
Jan 21, 2023 · Tracks like Pow, It’s the Engine in Me and Hair epitomised his percussive bass guitar grooves, as demoed by Jacob in this video lesson.
- Nick Wells
Jul 6, 2020 · Larry Graham is widely accepted to be the originator of the slap bass technique, but what prompted him to start a whole new style of bass playing? Tim Fletcher investigates… Larry Graham first became known as the bassist for one of the iconic bands of the late 1960s, Sly and […]
May 25, 2024 · When Sly hit the big time in 1968 with the release of the hit single Dance To The Music, Graham and his revolutionary playing style were catapulted into the spotlight, and the world was introduced to slap and pop. Dance to the Music - YouTube. Watch On.
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Dec 10, 2012 · You won’t see much of Graham in this live clip from Sly and the Family Stone’s 1969 Woodstock performance, but you’ll hear his rumbling bass—including a throbbing solo at 3:10—powering one of the greatest, sexiest grooves of all time.
