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Instructor
John Proulx
Workshop
Beginner
Intermediate
00:41:39

If you’re a beginner-level pianist and would like to learn more about funk rhythms, then this workshop is for you!

Each of the six lessons will comprise of a funk comping rhythm, an exercise, and a song example. The final lesson will be a combination of rhythms used throughout the workshop over a minor blues.

Course Objectives
  • Learn 5 funk comping rhythms
  • Practice each rhythm with an exercise and song example
  • Combine all rhythms over a minor blues
Learning Focus
  • Rhythm
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This is what I had been hoping for!!
Even though I've been a professional musician for a long time, this kind of simple (yet thorough) explanation of the basic funk rhythms has helped me to clearly identify the different rhythmic patterns. It's hard to find teachers like John Proulx (and Jonny May) who, despite having a high level of ability, can teach simple concepts in a very clear and enjoyable way. And, having worked most of my life by ear, it's great to read the sheet music which helps to cement the concepts in my head even more deeply and improves my reading skills.
Getting the rhythm.
Another great course. Thanks.
revelateur,amusant et stimulant
tout en progression ....
Excellent course
Beautiful, great explanation. Amazing content. Thank you John Proulx for the explanation.

Course Lessons

1
Funk Rhythm Essentials – 1 – Lesson 1
06:46

Comping Rhythm 1

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2
Funk Rhythm Essentials – 1 – Lesson 2
05:44

Comping Rhythm 2

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3
Funk Rhythm Essentials – 1 – Lesson 3
11:08

Comping Rhythm 3

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4
Funk Rhythm Essentials – 1 – Lesson 4
04:18

Comping Rhythm 4

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5
Funk Rhythm Essentials – 1 – Lesson 5
05:40

Comping Rhythm 5

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6
Funk Rhythm Essentials – 1 – Lesson 6
08:03

Combining Rhythms

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

This is what I had been hoping for!!
Even though I've been a professional musician for a long time, this kind of simple (yet thorough) explanation of the basic funk rhythms has helped me to clearly identify the different rhythmic patterns. It's hard to find teachers like John Proulx (and Jonny May) who, despite having a high level of ability, can teach simple concepts in a very clear and enjoyable way. And, having worked most of my life by ear, it's great to read the sheet music which helps to cement the concepts in my head even more deeply and improves my reading skills.
Getting the rhythm.
Another great course. Thanks.
revelateur,amusant et stimulant
tout en progression ....
Excellent course
Beautiful, great explanation. Amazing content. Thank you John Proulx for the explanation.
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