Funk

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Groove and the one, syncopated bass and guitar parts, vamps and riffs, horn section writing, plus a funk listening area.

Understand the Style

Get to know funk through its sound, its history and the choices musicians make. Use this overview to find a starting point, then move between listening, understanding and playing.

The musical language

Groove and the one, syncopated bass and guitar parts, vamps and riffs, horn section writing, plus a funk listening area.

From listening to playing

Explore the sub-genres and artists in Learn by Listening. Notice the pulse, the sound of each instrument and how phrases fit together. Return to the same recording after playing: the details you recognise will grow with experience.