This is an example of how to mix Rhythm & Blues with Funk, or Funk with Blues feeling. I mix the 16th notes for funk feeling with the triplets for rhythm & blues feeling. You will find rhythm and solo parts here.

To play this style you need to relax your picking arm. Also, you must be able to mute the strings with your fingering hand while you're playing.

Gain understanding for groovy rhythm patterns and explore 4 different styles of funk

In this lesson we will our funk rhythm skills and especially the swing feel or hip-hop feel.

This lesson covers funk rhythm guitar but using techniques and tones that are dominant in modern music. These examples of modern funk guitar playing can give you some directions on where to go if you want to develop a funky style without necessarily sounding "vintage".

Harmonized melody with triads of the 7th arpeggio.

How to play a simple funky rhythm in the style of PRINCE.

This first gmc funk rhythm lesson includes: B Dorian - funk feel groove - octave licks - palm muting - left hand muting - cool chords for funk and much more. You will also find great patterns for blues...

Playing a wah pedal seems simple, and it can be - thats the beauty of it. All you have to do is tap your foot on the beat and you already have some interesting rhythmic effects going on. But you can do a lot more with a wah pedal using different combinations of foot tapings and rhythm syncopation.