Fingerstyle Funk [VHS]

Fingerstyle Funk [VHS]
by Francis Rocco Prestia, Alexis Sklarevski David Schaub

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Director: Alexis Sklarevski David Schaub, Francis Rocco Prestia
Edition: VHS Tape
Format: NTSC, Subtitled
Running Time: 78 minutes
Release Date: 1993-11-01
Audience Rating: NC-17

VHS Movie Reviews of Fingerstyle Funk [VHS]

Movie Review: where's the disc?
Summary: 4 Stars

I and probably most aspiring bass funksters would snap this up if available in dvd format. Rocco's playing is as timeless as the groove; please disc it.

Movie Review: A MUST HAVE FOR ALL BASS PLAYERS!
Summary: 5 Stars

This is without question, my favorite video. Why? First, Rocco Prestia has such a unique style and his bass lines will be forever a model for enjoyment and study. In this video Rocco uses many of the Tower of Power classics to demonstrate his technique. I have come away with so many new ideas and methods, and each of the examples is so incredibly catchy and so inspiational. Rocco and his "ghosting" is such a challenge to emulate and master - and that there is only part of it. Even if his style is not for you, there is so much here to take back to the woodshed and incorporate it into your style. Thanks, Rocco. You are indeed a master.

Movie Review: Bass at it's best
Summary: 5 Stars

Fingerstyle funk is a great asset to any bass player. Rocco Prestia's style is one of a kind. The tape was very informative and gives the viewer an idea of the depth of Rocco's playing ability. A must for all bass players.

Movie Review: Great video that covers both practical techniques and flashy tricks.
Summary: 5 Stars

From the first day I watched this video, I have picked up so many musical ideas to apply to nearly every genre of music I play (and, being a military rock band bassist, I play a LOT of different genres). This video will, without a doubt, help you become a better player.

Movie Review: Get to understand Rocco
Summary: 4 Stars

Listening to Rocco play is amazing, but getting to see how he approaches playing the bass is enlightening. If you have ever seen Rocco play and wondered why he move around the neck so much this will answer that. How he plays all those sixteenth notes so cleanly. It also shows how he builds lines from simple motifs. This is a real education.

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Summary of Fingerstyle Funk [VHS]

At last, bass players around the world are allowed a rare, in-depth look into the style and technique of one of the most influential electric bassists of our time. In a logical step-by-step approach, Tower of Power bassist Francis Rocco Prestia clearly explains his percussive "ghosting & muting" techniques and demonstrates the importance of 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 legends of R&B/funk bass!

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Fingerstyle Funk [VHS]

Fingerstyle Funk [VHS]by Francis Rocco Prestia, Alexis Sklarevski David Schaub

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VHS Movie Reviews of Fingerstyle Funk [VHS]

Movie Review: where's the disc?Summary: 4 Stars

Movie Review: A MUST HAVE FOR ALL BASS PLAYERS!Summary: 5 Stars

Movie Review: Bass at it's bestSummary: 5 Stars

Movie Review: Great video that covers both practical techniques and flashy tricks.Summary: 5 Stars

Movie Review: Get to understand RoccoSummary: 4 Stars