Contemporary Funk Lesson

Contemporary Funk Fusion

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  • Hey guys!

    In this lesson, we will play a rhythm and a solo section.

    Basically, it’s a groove in C# minor, useful to learn if you are willing to practice over 4 voices strumming, improving your timing control and If you are looking for some new ideas for phrasing.



    Guitar : Ibanez AZ2402

    Equipment : Kemper + Apollo Twin Duo

    Tempo : 120 bpm

    Time Signature : 4/4

    Chord progression

    | C#m7 | 6x

    | F#7 | % |

    | Amaj7 | G#7(#5) | C#7sus4 | Emaj7 |

    | A6/9 | Adim7 | C#m/E | D6/9 |

    | A6/9/C# | G#7(#5) | C#m7 | E7 |

    | Amaj7 | G#7(#5) | C#m7 | E7 |

    | Amaj7 | G#7(#5) | C#m7 | E7 |

    | Amaj7 | G#7(#5) | C#m7 | E7 |

    | A6/9 | G#7(#5) |


    Key signature :C# minor


    Techniques used :

    - Strumming
    - Legato
    - Alternate Picking


    Have fun and stay tuned for the next lesson! ;)




    AMaj7




    G#7(#5)



    C#7sus4




    EMaj7




    A6/9





    Adim7





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