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Funk Reading 1

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Lesson Chapters:

1 Introduction Duration: 05:32
2 Survey the Tune Duration: 09:43
3 Rhythm Reading Duration: 18:07
4 Building Chords Duration: 11:55
5 Learning the Prechorus Duration: 13:04
Total Lesson Duration = 58:21

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Funk Reading 1

This lesson puts you IN THE STUDIO! You’ve just been asked to play on a recording session which will feature a new smooth jazz/funk song entitled “Downtown Funk.” The producer has sent you the sheet music and the track in advance of the gig. You will learn all of the necessary preparation: understanding how to read the chart and why it is so different from reading classical music; how to work and count through difficult rhythms; how to interpret and build great-sounding chords; how to practice the tune; scales you can use to solo over the chords; how to select your sounds and what is meant by the expression “splitting your keyboard.” This lesson is packed with in-depth explanations and has everything you need to get ready to jam along with this great track!

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Funk Keyboard 1 (technique)

This course (from Funk Piano Lessons) teaches you proper funk synth technique, rhythm and how to read funk lead sheets.

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