Instructor
Jonny May
Workshop
Advanced
01:15:47

Master the Funk and Smooth Jazz styles! You’ll learn the funk progression, 5 right hand chord options, 4 right hand rhythm options, 6 bass lines, and 6 licks.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the most common Funk & Smooth Jazz progression
  • Explore 5 right hand chord options, from simple shells to rich 13th chords
  • Discover 4 right hand rhythm options to make your rhythms interesting
  • Learn 6 essential Funk & Smooth Jazz bass lines
  • Master 6 essential Funk & Smooth jazz licks & riffs
Learning Focus
  • Accompanying
  • Basslines
  • Chords
  • Groove
  • Improvisation

Course Lessons

1
Funk & Smooth Jazz Grooves & Licks 2 – Lesson 1
11:42

The Funk / Smooth Jazz progression & 5 Right Hand Chord Options

2
Funk & Smooth Jazz Grooves & Licks 2 – Lesson 2
7:55

4 Funk/Smooth Jazz Right Hand Rhythm Options

3
Funk & Smooth Jazz Grooves & Licks 2 – Lesson 3
13:05

Funk/Smooth Jazz Bass Lines #1-3

4
Funk & Smooth Jazz Grooves & Licks 2 – Lesson 4
17:44

Funk/Smooth Jazz Bass Lines #4-6

5
Funk & Smooth Jazz Grooves & Licks 2 – Lesson 5
17:14

6 Funk/Smooth Jazz Licks & Riffs

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