Philly
Summary
The song “Philly” is a super-tight and funky, medium tempo tune in the style of the amazing Rocco Prestia (from Tower of Power) and Jaco Pastorius. We as bass players need funk in our lives and this one delivers for sure, with punchy 16th-note lines that will test your chops and rhythmic groove.
We should probably also mention that this track has an absolute KILLING band with a full horn section to play with!
While jamming to this piece, you’ll learn all kinds of important things along the way to help make you a better bass player, like...
Plucking hand articulation to get that Jaco feel, More advanced 16th-note rhythms, A really great diad trick you can use for any dominant 7th chord, Tips on dialing in the perfect tone, Advice on how to practice, And much more!


