Intermediate level funk study: A linear alternate picking sequence of melodies. Get in the pocket!

Back to the basics with this single-note Funk/Soul guitar lesson, as we will discuss the basic techniques of this musical style.

Funky licks using single notes and dead notes.

Steve uses "non guitaristic" ways of avoiding common passages in his lines and that makes him sound original. I tried to play this melody in a way that was not natural for me. I paid attention in how I played every note (which finger, the amount, vibrato, etc.).

Your playing should have it all: rhythm, melody and chordal work. Here I show you how it can be done all at once!

An intensive right hand picking etude that concentrates mainly on single strings, to improve stamina and coordination.

Let's work on single-note funk guitar, the picking and muting techniques.

Building up melodies by using exotic chord forms.

You will find those simple melodies, but full of feelings. I want demonstrate that is not necessary be skilful with the guitar.