We have seen how in the previous ‘Funk Tips’ video we can build a simple line and make it Funky…here I show example using muted notes and ghost notes. Simple but effective, and it’s all about the feel, so listening to the masters is a must.
Tag: comping
Funk Guitar Comping Tips
In this video lesson I show some ideas for funk comping. The video is pretty self explanatory, so I’ll just sommarize by saying
1. try not to use massive chords with 6 notes, less is more.
2. break up bigger chords in smaller parts, double stops are great.
3. leave space for snare and think of your part as a piece of a bigger collage
4. look for 4ths inside chords and scales, those work great.
more tips to come in part 2…coming soon! Stay tuned.
How to comp on a Blues Jazz Progression
I’ve been asked many times how to comp on your usual jazz – blues progression. Here I give a few rhythmic/harmnic tips on how to approach this topic. The form and chords of our typical jazz/blues progression can be found in this other post. The material I talk about in the video is pretty basic and straight forward, but it’s amazing how effective it is.
You can download a transcription of what I play at around 1:45 of the video HERE – (PDF file)