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Key of G Minor – Funkalicious

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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Beginner
01:59:44

Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of G Minor with the scales, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with a funkalicious groove!

Course Objectives
  • Learn the natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales
  • Discover common chord progressions
  • Explore how to play Funkaliscious, an original composition in G minor
  • Use a variety of techniques and learn how to master playing, improvising and arranging in the key of G Minor
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Groove
  • Lead Sheets
  • Scales
  • Songs
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Simply De-Funkalicious!
Having taken all of the Early Beginner Foundational Courses prior to this one (Keys of C, Am, G, Em, F, Dm ) as well as the Key of B-flat, I can feel the effect of moving methodically from foundational work related to learning scales and the chords that they generate to tackling more and more challenging rhythms. I am loving the gradual approach of learning increasingly complex syncopated grooves as I also master essential chords and inversions. It is really coming together quite nice. It is very exciting to begin to feel like a real player and as a blues/jazz lover, I love your introduction to Major & Minor Blues Scales and Improvisation Tips! Can't wait to start the Key of D Major! This course was indescribably "Funkalicious!" Thank you, PWJ!!
Enjoyed earning a minor key
Good teacher.
Funny melody and groove but not for beginners
I think, for beginners, the two hand patterns in lesson 4 are too hard, especially with tempo of 120 bpm. I made my own playback on iReal and could choose my own tempo.
Loved this groove!
The syncopation was really hard at first. By Lesson 5, I could stop counting and feel the rhythm. Now I am trying to integrate the alternate riffs. So fun.
Love rhythms
I love learning the rhythms. Looking at the music was so intimidating but I got it pretty fast just listening to it. My right hand is still too slow on individual notes. I’m a lefty and my right hand just isn’t cooperating for my liking.

Course Lessons

1
Key of G Minor – Lesson 1
19:32

The Natural, Harmonic, & Melodic Scales

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2
Key of G Minor – Lesson 2
17:28

4 Common Chord Progressions

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3
Key of G Minor – Lesson 3
38:50

“Funkaliscious” Lead Sheet, Melody, Chords, & Groove

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4
Key of G Minor – Lesson 4
15:45

Inversions, Primary Chord Progression, Funkalicious Application

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5
Key of G Minor – Lesson 5
11:46

Performance with Backing Track

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6
Key of G Minor – Lesson 6
16:23

Accompaniment

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Simply De-Funkalicious!
Having taken all of the Early Beginner Foundational Courses prior to this one (Keys of C, Am, G, Em, F, Dm ) as well as the Key of B-flat, I can feel the effect of moving methodically from foundational work related to learning scales and the chords that they generate to tackling more and more challenging rhythms. I am loving the gradual approach of learning increasingly complex syncopated grooves as I also master essential chords and inversions. It is really coming together quite nice. It is very exciting to begin to feel like a real player and as a blues/jazz lover, I love your introduction to Major & Minor Blues Scales and Improvisation Tips! Can't wait to start the Key of D Major! This course was indescribably "Funkalicious!" Thank you, PWJ!!
Enjoyed earning a minor key
Good teacher.
Funny melody and groove but not for beginners
I think, for beginners, the two hand patterns in lesson 4 are too hard, especially with tempo of 120 bpm. I made my own playback on iReal and could choose my own tempo.
Loved this groove!
The syncopation was really hard at first. By Lesson 5, I could stop counting and feel the rhythm. Now I am trying to integrate the alternate riffs. So fun.
Love rhythms
I love learning the rhythms. Looking at the music was so intimidating but I got it pretty fast just listening to it. My right hand is still too slow on individual notes. I’m a lefty and my right hand just isn’t cooperating for my liking.
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