Maroon Funk

7 Lessons

1. 1 1:45 Lesson · 2m Maroon Funk - Performance Hey folks! This tutorial features a latin-funk piece that I came up with. You'll be learning four different parts, and improvising at the end. If you haven't already guessed, this is heavily influenced by...
2. 2 0:26 Lesson Maroon Funk - Part 1 (Percussive Rhythm) The first part of this piece, is perhaps the layer that gives this song the majority of its 'groove'. This is perhaps my favourite style of rhythm guitar! Simple chords, with specific right hand accents. Try... Tab
3. 3 0:25 Lesson Maroon Funk - Part 2 (Melody) Part 2 is a catchy melody, played as a rhythm guitar part. Even though this is a fairly 'busy' line for rhythm, it still works well with vocals, or lead guitar. It's important to play staccato, especially... Tab
4. 4 0:25 Lesson Maroon Funk - Part 3 (Harmony) Next, we'll be moving the melody up a minor third to play the harmony part. It's quite easy to play once you've learned the main melody in the previous lesson. Tab
5. 5 0:27 Lesson Maroon Funk - Part 4 (Lead) The lead part naturally came to me as soon as I started improvising over the backing track. It's a repetitive melody that I feel stacks well with the previous ideas, as well as other melodies! I can see this... Tab
6. 6 1:44 Backing track · 2m Maroon Funk - Backing Here's a great backing to play over. Try improvising a solo, and if you feel comfortable, post some recordings in the forum. I personally enjoy backings that make me groove to the music. Hopefully you have fun...
7. 7 1:44 Backing track · 2m Maroon Funk - Backing (Drums & Bass only) Here's a stripped down version of the backing for practicing the specific parts which I've taught in this lesson. Have fun!