Early funk is often associated with the Godfather Of Soul James Brown, who helped pioneer this style of dance music in the late '60s and early '70s. The ubiquitous use of syncopation (playing on the ...

Welcome to our 1970s based funk lesson, the aim of which is to arm you with the skills you’ll need to create great ’70s-style funk parts. The first technique to examine is 16th-note strumming, which ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Though he’d typically flip to the neck/middle position pickup for glassy cleans, the ...

Allow funk musician Cory Wong to take you on a tour through the history of rhythm guitar, over which the innovations of the Chic legend loom large. Illustration: Iris Gottlieb Cory Wong is a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Eric Gales has a true gift for foregrounding rhythm in his playing, borrowing from elements of ...

Calling themselves a "soulful, organic band," The Jimmy James Gang pumps their music full of horns, keys, funky rhythm guitar and bluesy vocals. Based in Boston, Mass., they released their first album ...

Among other things, Big Sam's Funky Nation is a walking, talking, funking class in the history and myriad styles of funk. Classic funk—that most grooving and gritty stepchild of blues, soul and ...

Guitar tips explain how rhythm timing and note choice can transform your playing. Learn why fewer notes can sound better and how downbeats and upbeats shape groove. Discover common mistakes that can ...

This collection of Disco beds features 70s-styled grooves from the dance floor. Funky rhythm guitar and bass, layered with synths, keyboards and classic drumbeats give these tracks the feel and motion ...