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Funk Improvisation

Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Level 2
4

The most comprehensive Funk improv course! Learn the Funk progression, how to build sweet 4, 5, & 6-note lines, funky riffs, and funk left hand bass accompaniments.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the left hand 7th chords and 4 grooves
  • Discover funky melodies with 3-note, 4-note, 5-note & 6-note concepts
  • Learn how to play in multiple octaves
  • Learn Jonny's top 6 riffs
Learning Focus
  • Groove
  • Improvisation
  • Riffs

Course Lessons

1
Funk Improvisation – Lesson 1
20:28

The Chord Progression, 4 Left Hand Grooves

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2
Funk Improvisation – Lesson 2
45:09

Slides, 3-Note Melodies, 4-Note Melodies

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3
Funk Improvisation – Lesson 3
40:43

5-Note Melodies, 6-Note Melodies

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4
Funk Improvisation – Lesson 4
26:22

Multiple Octaves, 6 Super Funky Riffs

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