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 Jul 15 2008, 06:17 PM
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Hello GMC,
I am back with another lesson, this one is about Funk Rhythms  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Short info about me: My name is Sigge Bjerkhof, im 29 years old living in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ive been playing music since i was 16 years old, i lost interrest in music for 6-7 years, but joining GMC made me want to play music again:) I primarily like funk, jazz and rock music but i can enjoy a good metal shred as well now and then Now lets get started : I composed this little tune for my lesson, it contains some funky chords but also some regular chords. Before we go to the main video i would like to write a few words about this lesson, it can be played both with a pick and without a pick using your fingers. I have choosen to use my point finger, as i feel like it gives me more control when muting the strings. If your only used to playing with a pick its certainly possible as well, here you have some video examples of the basic right and left hand technique used in this lesson, note that i used a pick in the example, but in the main video's i used my finger. Left hand technique: 
Lefthand.mpg ( 2.94MB )
Number of downloads: 450The main thing here is to hammer-on the chords using your fingers while holding a barre as shown in the video. Right hand technique:
Righthand.mpg ( 3.64MB )
Number of downloads: 315The most impordant technique when playing rhythm funk is to constantly pick up and down the strings, you also have to mute the strings when you arent playing any chords, it might take some practice to combine the two techniques but once you got it down its really fun  Lets go to the main video... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tempo:110 BPM 4/4 Main video
Mainvideo.mpg ( 11.2MB )
Number of downloads: 681------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part 1:
vid1.mpg ( 7.68MB )
Number of downloads: 409Chord Progression : ---------Em7--------------------------------Hm7-------------------------Bbm7-------------------------------Am7---------------------------------------------------------     -----------Am9  We start off with Em7 chord played as shown in the examples, muting the strings is alpha omega here, as they create the vibe that goes with the style, we are landing on the 9th using our pinky. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part2:
vid2.mpg ( 6.74MB )
Number of downloads: 279Chord Progression: ---------D9---------------------------------G---------------------------------Hsus7---------------------------------H7------------------------     In this section the only thing that differs from the first video technique-wise is that on the D9 chord we slide from C#9 to D9, this is a common technique used to create a funky vibe. You should also Hammer-on from Hsus7 to H7. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part3:
vid3.mpg ( 6.92MB )
Number of downloads: 210Chord Progression: ------------Amaj9------------------------------Emaj9-----------------------H--------------------------------A---------------------------------------     Now we take a trip down the fretboard to visit Amaj9, i choose to take it on the 12th because it gives the song a lift using higher tones as a contrast, you have to mute the Both E strings, i use my thumb for the low E and my pinky for the high E. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part4:
vid4.mpg ( 7.39MB )
Number of downloads: 193Chord Progression: --------------A--------------------------------C#m7-----------------------F#m7-------------------------------Hsus7   ]-------H Hammer-on D#m7, and from Hsus7 to H ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part5:
Vid5.mpg ( 4.9MB )
Number of downloads: 166Chord Progression: ------------E-------------------------------D---------------   ----------G-------------------------------A--------------------------------Bb-------------------------------H---------------------------  Final riff of the song, you dont have to strum here, just hit the notes at the right time according to the beat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ And finally we have the backing tracks 80 BPM : 
Backing80.mp3 ( 2.29MB )
Number of downloads: 18690 BPM:
Backing90.mp3 ( 2.04MB )
Number of downloads: 93100 BPM:
Backing100.mp3 ( 1.83MB )
Number of downloads: 89110 BPM:
Backing110.mp3 ( 1.67MB )
Number of downloads: 115Thats it for me, i hope some of you found it usefull , ask away if you have any questions Cheers Siggum This post has been edited by Siggum: Jul 19 2008, 02:50 PM -------------------- It dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing |
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Jul 15 2008, 06:29 PM
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Well explained and great lesson,thanks Siggum!
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Jul 15 2008, 09:00 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.224 Joined: 3-January 08 From: Denmark Member No.: 3.701 |
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jul 15 2008, 07:29 PM)  Well explained and great lesson,thanks Siggum! Thanks Muris
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Jul 15 2008, 09:01 PM
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Nice lesson man!
H chords should be named B though. This post has been edited by kjutte: Jul 15 2008, 09:02 PM -------------------- Eatsleepjam:
Nice Lesson! You said something about how it can be overused, what do you exactly mean by that ? Any tips to not overuse it ? -John Andrew Cockburn: Yes ... play it less often. ________________________________________________________________________________ Guitars: Ibanez 2570Z, Ibanez RG470 (I think?), an Ephiphone Les Paul, a Dean Baby V, and some random acoustic guitar. Amps: Marshall TSL60, L6 Spider 2 15w, L6 Spider 2 75w Pedals: BBpreamp, Boss DD-6, Boss RC-2, EBS Unichorus, Dunlop Crybaby, a Line 6 Constrictor and a Korg Chromatic tuner Computer equipment: Creative Emu Tracker pro 2.0 ________________________________________________________________________________ Click Here if you are unsure about how scaleboxes are put together! ________________________________________________________________________________ Leave a comment on my youtube videos! |
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Jul 15 2008, 09:03 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.224 Joined: 3-January 08 From: Denmark Member No.: 3.701 |
QUOTE (kjutte @ Jul 15 2008, 10:01 PM) Nice lesson man! H chords should be named B though. Actually H and B is the same
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Jul 15 2008, 09:09 PM
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 Learning Apprentice Player - SI Lick of the Month Winner Group: Members Posts: 1.902 Joined: 14-June 08 From: Copenhagen, Denmark Member No.: 5.298 |
QUOTE (Siggum @ Jul 15 2008, 10:03 PM) Actually H and B is the same The internatonal term though is B, I'm pretty sure Anyways: Great lesson! |
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Jul 15 2008, 09:12 PM
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GMC:er Group: Banned Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway Member No.: 2.337 |
QUOTE (Siggum @ Jul 15 2008, 10:03 PM) Actually H and B is the same Dude, that's why I said it. Internationally it's B.
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Nice Lesson! You said something about how it can be overused, what do you exactly mean by that ? Any tips to not overuse it ? -John Andrew Cockburn: Yes ... play it less often. ________________________________________________________________________________ Guitars: Ibanez 2570Z, Ibanez RG470 (I think?), an Ephiphone Les Paul, a Dean Baby V, and some random acoustic guitar. Amps: Marshall TSL60, L6 Spider 2 15w, L6 Spider 2 75w Pedals: BBpreamp, Boss DD-6, Boss RC-2, EBS Unichorus, Dunlop Crybaby, a Line 6 Constrictor and a Korg Chromatic tuner Computer equipment: Creative Emu Tracker pro 2.0 ________________________________________________________________________________ Click Here if you are unsure about how scaleboxes are put together! ________________________________________________________________________________ Leave a comment on my youtube videos! |
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Jul 15 2008, 09:19 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.224 Joined: 3-January 08 From: Denmark Member No.: 3.701 |
QUOTE (kjutte @ Jul 15 2008, 10:12 PM) Dude, that's why I said it. Internationally it's B. No problem man, same chord but different way of putting, theres no wrong or right
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Jul 15 2008, 09:28 PM
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GMC:er Group: Banned Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway Member No.: 2.337 |
QUOTE (Siggum @ Jul 15 2008, 10:19 PM) No problem man, same chord but different way of putting, theres no wrong or right ment no offense ofcourse!
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Nice Lesson! You said something about how it can be overused, what do you exactly mean by that ? Any tips to not overuse it ? -John Andrew Cockburn: Yes ... play it less often. ________________________________________________________________________________ Guitars: Ibanez 2570Z, Ibanez RG470 (I think?), an Ephiphone Les Paul, a Dean Baby V, and some random acoustic guitar. Amps: Marshall TSL60, L6 Spider 2 15w, L6 Spider 2 75w Pedals: BBpreamp, Boss DD-6, Boss RC-2, EBS Unichorus, Dunlop Crybaby, a Line 6 Constrictor and a Korg Chromatic tuner Computer equipment: Creative Emu Tracker pro 2.0 ________________________________________________________________________________ Click Here if you are unsure about how scaleboxes are put together! ________________________________________________________________________________ Leave a comment on my youtube videos! |
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Jul 15 2008, 09:49 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 13-April 08 From: Norway Member No.: 4.880 |
Thanks for this, Siggum. It sounds great! I'm definetely going to try it out (when I find time - there's hope though, since my vacation has started!)
I just returned from Copenhagen and really missed my guitars when away. Next time I'll bring one and come around!  Cheers |
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Jul 15 2008, 11:51 PM
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Nice lesson Sigge. Great vibe here man!
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Jul 16 2008, 12:32 AM
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wow, very cool lesson Sigum! Great job man
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Jul 16 2008, 08:33 AM
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Juat beautiful Siggum!
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Jul 16 2008, 08:39 AM
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Nice funky progression, great job man
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Jul 16 2008, 09:03 AM
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Learning Roadie Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 2-March 08 From: Australia Member No.: 4.429 |
Great lesson, Siggum.
Thank you. Looking forward to the next one.Cheers. |
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Jul 16 2008, 09:49 AM
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Nice lesson!
One thing though: In the chord diagrams for part 2, I think you made a little mistake naming the H7 chord "Hsus7". It's just the opposite, the one you called H7 is Hsus7, and the one you called Hsus7 is H7. At least as far as I know. Ellers god lektion. |
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Jul 16 2008, 11:33 AM
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Beautiful lesson Siggum,and well played.
Great job man.
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Jul 16 2008, 02:21 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.224 Joined: 3-January 08 From: Denmark Member No.: 3.701 |
Thanks alot everyone
QUOTE (seagull @ Jul 16 2008, 10:49 AM) Nice lesson! One thing though: In the chord diagrams for part 2, I think you made a little mistake naming the H7 chord "Hsus7". It's just the opposite, the one you called H7 is Hsus7, and the one you called Hsus7 is H7. At least as far as I know. Ellers god lektion. Thanks Seagull, I'm pretty sure its correct though, i play the sus7 chord and finish off on h7, If that was what you ment. -------------------- It dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing |
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Jul 16 2008, 02:41 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.730 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Karmiel, Israel Member No.: 1.574 |
I was hoping you would make a lesson like this... great one man, I'm defintly learning it right away, as funky rythm always been an issue to me.
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Jul 16 2008, 02:45 PM
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Great lesson. Your playing is awesome.
I hate the H rubbish as well. Really irritates me. It doesn't make sense. The alphabet goes A, B, C, D, E, F, G not A, H, C, D, E, F, G. Even if it was meaning the second run of 7 notes in alphabet it would be H being A not B. It's insanity. Why do they do it. Are they just trying to be different or do they do it to throw everybody. H for Horses***. I will stop my rant now lol. B B B B B B B B
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