Funk Song Arrangements 2

Learn how to improvise over Herbie Hancock's classic tune "Chameleon". The exercises presented in this lesson are a great way to get your hands playing in sync, especially over a syncopated bass line like Chameleon.

Learn how to play this killer groove and bassline. I cover all the sections of the song step-by-step. We then move into improvisation and I will show you which scales to use for improvisation. Backing tracks are included to make it easier to practice.

In this song by Joe Zawinul, we are going to learn the song step-by-step while also learning some improvisation and groove techniques in the latter half of the lesson.

"The Chicken" or simply "Chicken" is an instrumental funk tune composed by Pee Wee Ellis that was the B-side to James Brown's 1969 single "The Popcorn". Jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius also performed this song and we will learn it step-by-step.

Learn how to improvise over "The Chicken" with these exercises along with a written-out solo.