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What style of bass playing did James Jamerson pioneer?

  • Funk

  • Slap

  • Pop

  • Soul

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Soul music, pioneered by James Jamerson's innovative bass playing style, revolutionised the genre in the 1950s and 60s. Often referred to as the "Motown sound", Jamerson's technique featured melodic, rhythmic, and improvisational elements that transcended the traditional role of the bass guitar, establishing him as one of the most influential bassists in music history.
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