Funk and R&B Keyboard Method

Improvisation, scales, chords, and rhythms are covered through progressive exercises and techniques.

Chord shapes, rhythmic techniques, and basic sounds are covered, introducing fundamental guitar skills.

Major chords are explored, with focus on their core structure and construction principles.

The C major chord is constructed using a specific scale-based formula, features an arpeggio playing style, and relies on the root note's prominence.

Applies rhythmic concepts, including quarter notes and rests, to create interest and grooviness in Funk music.

The fundamentals of playing the G major chord are covered, along with practical exercises demonstrating its application in keyboard music.

The F major chord is introduced along with techniques for combining it with G and C chords.

The I-IV-V blues progression is a fundamental pattern repeated across various genres including Funk, Rock, and Jazz.

Introduces techniques for crafting repetitive melodic patterns, a fundamental element in Funk, Blues, Jazz, and Rock styles.

Chord inversions are covered, focusing on root position, first inversion, and second inversion.

Inverses of the C major chord are examined and applied in various musical contexts.

Root position, first inversion, and second inversion G chord inversions are covered, including techniques for playing each.

F Major Chord Inversions: Techniques for creating smooth chord transitions.

Inversions of chords are introduced, including second and first inversion voicings and octave use in the left hand for a richer harmonic texture.

Introduces the fundamental elements of blues music, including notes, riffs, and rhythms.

Covers fundamental concepts of Funk music, including blue notes, accidentals, and altered C major scales.

Introduces the Blues Scale as a six-note scale with three blue notes and compares its structure to that of the major scale.

Enharmonic notes are alternative notations for pitches with identical sound.

The Blues scale's application on various bass notes is examined.

The Blues scale is applied in riff creation, enabling improvisation and composition.

Introduces playing the Blues scale with both hands simultaneously, establishing a basis for various riffs and keyboard elements.

Minor chords are a fundamental building block of music, used to add emotional depth to songs.

Modifying a C major scale introduces the C minor chord, enabling creation and performance.

Covers the root position, first inversion, and second inversion of the C minor chord.

Introduces techniques for creating complex eighth-note rhythms and enhancing keyboard performances with varied dynamics.

Introduces techniques for playing chords with altered bass notes, generating novel harmonies.

Introduces the structure and notes of F minor and G minor chords.

Root, first, and second inversions of the Fm chord explained through diagrams and scores.

The structure and composition of G minor chords are explored, along with their connection to the G major scale.

G Minor chord inversions explored: root, first, and second positions introduced.

Elevate your guitar playing with advanced concepts including seventh chords, transposition techniques, and sixteenth note rhythms.

Seventh chords are a foundational element of Funk music. The course covers constructing and playing the G7 chord.

The G7 chord's three inversions and root position are introduced, along with their musical applications.

Covers the C7 chord's structure and provides instruction on playing it in four basic positions.

Introduces the D7 chord's notes, positions, and diagrams.

Introduces the F7 chord and its variations, covering root, first, second, and third inversions for expanded blues guitar capabilities.

Omitting notes enhances the sound of 7th chords for effective playing.

Transposing music between keys is covered, including techniques for expanding playing abilities.

Transposes chords between various keys and covers the rules for determining chord numbers in different scales.

Introduces the fundamental rhythmic pattern and groove of Funk music, based on prominent use of 16th notes.

Call and response patterns are introduced as a fundamental concept in Funk music, rooted in its blues heritage.

Introduces 16th note groupings and rhythm techniques, featuring exercises and metronome applications.

Arpeggios and chord variations are applied to develop rhythmic skills with 16th note rhythms in both hands.

Covers the formula and notation for a C major chord, examining its musical significance.

Minor chords in music theory cover 14 types including Cm, Gm, Am, Em, Dm, Bm, Fm, Ebdim, Abm, Dbm, Cb6, Gb6, Ebm7, and Abm7.

Seventh chords and inversions, including root position, 1st and 2nd, are explored with diagrams for guitar finger placement.