Play Funk Piano Like Rai Thistlewayte
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I want to show you one of the most incredible funk performances I’ve ever heard.
It contains the keys to great funk playing.
… you know, that kind of playing that gets people bopping their heads back and forth.
The kind of playing that causes the unmistakable “stank face”.
It’s such a phenomenal performance that I come back to it year after year when I want to feel inspired again.
In this video, I highlight key moments from the performance and break down several essential funk techniques.
By the end, you’ll have a few new tools to bring more groove, flavor, and confidence to your funk playing.
In the video, you’ll discover that funk piano is really about getting the right mix of three simple techniques.
#1 – Groove
#2 – Fills
#3 – Reharms
When you strike a balance between these elements, the magic starts to happen.
Today’s performer, Rai Thistlewayte, does an exceptional job of balancing these three elements.
He’s a keyboardist worth listening to, studying, and most importantly, getting inspired by.
This week, I encourage you to listen to pianists who excite and motivate you.
Few things accelerate piano growth more than listening to a pianist who truly inspires you.
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Jonny May
Jonathan May is a pianist from Southern California who specializes in many styles of piano. At age eighteen, Jonny became the youngest pianist to perform at Disneyland. Each week he entertained thousands of guests with his arrangements of American classics and Disney songs. Jonny has also performed with the Youtube...
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