Active Melody

Learn to play blues guitar.

  • Log In
  • Weekly Lessons
  • Take The Tour
  • Forum
  • Hear From Our Members
  • Membership Sign Up

Strumming Technique – Funk Rhythm Guitar Lesson – EP095

Description

This guitar lesson is all about strumming technique. I’ll break down an up-tempo, funk rhythm in detail, and show you how to get your right hand moving to improve your rhythm playing. This style adds a percussive element to your playing as well. I’ve also got the on-screen tab feature available for premium members, as well as the tab, and 2 versions of the MP3 jam track (one normal tempo, one slow).

Part 1

Part 2 (Premium Members)

Only available to premium members.
Register for premium access

Video Tablature Breakdown

Only available to premium members.
Register for premium access
Curious about the benefits of
Premium Membership?
Try it for FREE!
arrow_downYou need to be logged in as a premium member to access the tab, MP3 jam tracks, and other assets. Learn More

Add to "My Favorites"

You need to login or register to bookmark/favorite this content.

Comments

  1. Brian says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Live

    Log in to Reply
  2. Jennifer Ruby says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Very cool, Brian. And JohnStrat, amen to that. I’ve just started so it’s going to be a while before I ever catch up, but actually it’s great to have so many lessons waiting for me.

    Log in to Reply
  3. JohnStrat says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Brian Another nice lesson. I wish I could learn to play them as quick as you put them out. Thanks

    Log in to Reply
  4. stevie P says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Great lesson Brian…looking forward to getting stuck into this one…
    I already know a lot of the chords but can’t ever put them together, especially a funk groove like this…its hard for me to control my right hand and keep the groove going, so I’m hoping this will help me out a lot..

    Log in to Reply
  5. Bobs Ultra-339 Electric Guitar Level 2 Vintage Sun says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Thank you John strat.. I thought I was the only one that was always behind.

    Log in to Reply
  6. Neiles335 says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:29 am

    There’s so much stuff on line how to play the ultimate solo, but this shows (again) how much music there is in good rhythm combined with a few fill licks. Developing a good internal sense of timing is really important imho to being a decent player, critical for good player.  Good one Brian… like the others said, I wish i could keep up; I’m back about 30 lessons ago!  (although a jazz style one is now one of my standards)

    Log in to Reply
  7. jimbostrat says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Bring on Jake and Elwood along with Steve Cropper and Matt “Guitar” Murphy!! Great fun stuff that really hits it home with that all-important timing thing and nice chord options!!

    Jim C.

    Log in to Reply
  8. MJR1164 says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Really enjoyed that one and got my daughter jamming along on her saxophone which was lot of fun. 

    Thanks.

    Log in to Reply
  9. A. Minor says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Thanks - just what I need. Great lesson.

    Log in to Reply
  10. camperdan says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:29 am

    how to slow down don’t know what gear icon is lol

    Log in to Reply
  11. Denis says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Hi, and many Thanks for your lessons.
    One question about the pick you are using for strumming, do you need to use different pick for alternate picking on one string (for a some riff or solo by example) and for strumming pattern as this one ? In my case (I am using 0,8mm), when I try strumming, it sound bad, the pick is “hurting” the strings during the up strum.
    Maybe it’s only a technic weakness 😉

    Log in to Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Don’t have an ActiveMelody account? Sign Up.

Links

  • Blog
  • Resources
  • About
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Refunds & Cancellations
  • Sitemap

Recent Lessons

Fingerstyle Ragtime Blues Guitar Lesson – Play By Yourself – EP296

Ragtime Blues Lead on Acoustic Guitar – Acoustic Blues Guitar Lesson – EP295

Funky Minor Key Blues Guitar Lesson – Ideas for Playing “Outside The Box” – EP294

Contact

For all support questions email: [email protected]
For all other inquires email: [email protected]
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

© 2019 · Active Melody LLC. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use

Free Weekly Guitar Lessons
Enter your email address below to have the weekly guitar lesson delivered to your email address. I take privacy very seriously and will not share your email address.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.