Funk Piano Method

Fundamental chords and essential techniques for ukulele playing are introduced, providing a foundation for beginners.

Introduces the structure and formula of major chords, covering their construction from major scales.

Covers fundamental concepts of chord reading and understanding chord progressions.

Rhythm is examined as a key element in Funk music, utilizing quarter notes and rests to produce various sonic effects.

Constructs and plays the G major chord, introducing the notes G, B, and D.

The fundamental pattern of the 12 Bar Blues is introduced, along with practical applications demonstrated through two examples.

Covers the art of crafting and performing riffs, a core component of Funk, Blues, Jazz, and Rock music.

Chord inversions, including root position and first/second inversion techniques, are covered.

Covers the structure and variations of C Major Chord.

G Major chord techniques include root, first inversion, and second inversion variations.

F Major chord inversions, including their uses and applications in music.

Chord inversions, octave techniques for piano playing are introduced.

Introduces fundamental concepts in blues music, covering notes, riffs, eighth-note rhythms, and minor chords.

Blue notes are a fundamental concept in Funk and Blues music, applied through nuanced pitch adjustments.

The Blues Scale is a 6-note scale featuring blue notes, with comparisons made to major scales.

Alternative spellings of the same note are examined, with practical applications demonstrated through 12-bar blues accompaniments.

Introduces the Blues scale played over C, F, and G bass notes, examining how different bass notes affect the overall sound.

The Blues scale is applied in creating riffs, offering versatility in improvisational and compositional techniques.

Blues guitar techniques cover playing two-handed rhythms and developing original riffs.

The structure and finger placement of the C minor chord are examined, including how to create and play it.

Covers construction and application of the C minor chord in root, first, and second inversions.

Introduces eighth note rhythms and chord progression techniques in piano playing.

Chord voicings are applied across multiple bass notes, generating diverse harmonies and novel soundscapes.

Introduces the construction and relationships of F minor and G minor chords within the F major scale.

Fm chord inversions covered include root position, first inversion, and second inversion.

The G minor chord, a foundational concept in music theory, is introduced and analyzed.

The G minor chord is explored through its root, first, and second inversions.

Introduces techniques for playing seventh chords in various keys using the same hand positions and fingerings.

Seventh chords' formula and structure are examined, with an emphasis on their role in Funk music.

Covers the G7 chord in various positions with illustrations.

The C7 chord's notes, positions, and inversions are introduced, including the fundamental components and variations.

The D7 chord's notes, positions, and inversions are covered.

Introduces the F7 chord's fundamental positions and applications in Blues music.

Introduces the application of 7th chords in music, covering techniques for playing and utilizing them.

Introduces the concept of key transposition, exploring ways to adapt music in familiar keys to unfamiliar scales.

Introduces chord numbering systems and transposition techniques using Roman numerals and musical scales.

Introduces 16th note rhythms as a foundation of Funk music, exploring its application in various musical settings.

Recognizes call-and-response patterns in music, a key feature of Funk and Blues styles.

Develops skills in recognizing and executing complex rhythmic patterns.

Introduces techniques for executing two-handed rhythms and chord arpeggios in Funk piano style.

Innovative lessons cover scales, accompaniment patterns, rhythms, and improvisation to develop blues and rock keyboard skills.