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Funk Keyboards - The Complete Method Book/Online Audio by Gail Johnson | Piano and Keyboard Instruction with Funk Chords, Rhythms, Synth Bass Techniques and 81 Full-Band PLAYBACK+ Tracks
Funk Keyboards - The Complete Method Book/Online Audio by keyboardist and composer Gail Johnson is an instructional piano and keyboard method for musicians who want to explore the signature chords, rhythms, grooves, and performance techniques that define funk keyboard playing. This edition combines written instruction with practical musical examples inspired by the styles of influential funk keyboardists.
The book covers common chords and progressions, classic funk rhythms, licks, and patterns, along with synth bass techniques, multiple keyboard playing, pitch wheel performance, and modulation concepts. The included online audio features 81 full-band tracks that demonstrate the musical ideas presented throughout the method. Audio is accessed using the unique code included with the book and can be streamed or downloaded for flexible practice sessions.
The online audio also includes PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow audio without changing pitch, create custom loop points, change keys, and adjust left or right channel balance. These features make it easier to focus on individual passages, experiment with different tempos, and integrate the material into regular practice or rehearsal.
This method offers a structured way to study essential funk keyboard vocabulary while encouraging confident musical expression through authentic grooves and performance techniques. Whether used for personal study, music instruction, rehearsal preparation, or expanding a contemporary keyboard library, it provides practical exercises supported by professionally recorded accompaniment tracks.
Ideal for piano and keyboard enthusiasts, music educators, studio libraries, or as a thoughtful gift for musicians interested in funk performance, this method combines detailed instruction with high-quality audio support to create an engaging study and playing experience.
The book covers common chords and progressions, classic funk rhythms, licks, and patterns, along with synth bass techniques, multiple keyboard playing, pitch wheel performance, and modulation concepts. The included online audio features 81 full-band tracks that demonstrate the musical ideas presented throughout the method. Audio is accessed using the unique code included with the book and can be streamed or downloaded for flexible practice sessions.
The online audio also includes PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow audio without changing pitch, create custom loop points, change keys, and adjust left or right channel balance. These features make it easier to focus on individual passages, experiment with different tempos, and integrate the material into regular practice or rehearsal.
This method offers a structured way to study essential funk keyboard vocabulary while encouraging confident musical expression through authentic grooves and performance techniques. Whether used for personal study, music instruction, rehearsal preparation, or expanding a contemporary keyboard library, it provides practical exercises supported by professionally recorded accompaniment tracks.
Ideal for piano and keyboard enthusiasts, music educators, studio libraries, or as a thoughtful gift for musicians interested in funk performance, this method combines detailed instruction with high-quality audio support to create an engaging study and playing experience.
56 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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May 29, 2009
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.
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.
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