Bruno Tauzin: 30 Best Funk Bass Riffs

Bass lines are the heart and soul of any good funk song. That’s why Bruno Tauzin decided to continue his “Best Bass Riffs” series with 30 of his favorite funk bass riffs.

From Sly and the Family Stone to James Brown to Parliament, the bassist covers a lot of ground in just under six minutes.

Which line is your favorite?

In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.

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Share your thoughts

  1. Which line is your favorite? How about every one of them. Wished he had played each one of them a little longer.

  2. bp

    Bass—the heart of the beat!

    Faves: Commodores “Brick House@
    And “Fire” by The Ohio Players

  3. Guy Allen

    Thank you for letting me be myself . Sly Stone

  4. icegust

    Where’s “I Wish”?