Funk Keyboards - The Complete Method Book/Online Audio

by Gail Johnson

(Musicians Institute Press). Explore the chords, rhythms, and techniques used by the greatest funk keyboardists! Subjects covered common chords and progressions; classic funk rhythms, licks and patterns; synth bass & multiple keyboard playing; and pitch wheel and modulation. The accompanying audio includes 81 full-band tracks. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

56 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jonathan El-Bizri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really good intro to the funk genre. Also a quick read.

The bits that verge more towards the 80s aren't all that exciting, but otherwise this book gives a great funky foundation for keyboard players.