Foley
Summary
“Foley” is a tune inspired by a particular type of late-90s/ early-2000s music that fused elements of hip-hop, R&B and jazz.
Artists known for creating this sort of music include D’Angelo, A Tribe Called Quest, and the Roots, amongst many others. Bass players who were active in this musical scene include Pino Palladino and Meshell Ndegeocello, both of whom you should definitely check out if you’re not already familiar with them!
Topics and techniques covered in “Foley” include:
Grace note slides, Playing harmonics in a song context, Fingerings for difficult, 4th-based lines, Locking in a swung-16th, hip hop groove, And lots more...
