that's a razor sharp tone, like it!
Thanks mate, I'm really glad you like the lesson. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
really a great lesson,
but damn this is hard to learn
but thanks alot!
without it i wouldn't even had given it a try
Thanks for kind words mate
This technique isn't really too complicated it's just looks that way because of the fast movements but in reality it's all about relaxing the right hand. When tempo gets faster, right hands starts to stiffen up more and more. This make the strumming unprecise and uneven. So in order to build speed, just practice everything slowly, and precisely, and it will come gradually, with time. There is no way to push it to 130bpm in 5 days, but in 5 weeks more/less it can be done no problem, if you maintain a steady flow of exercising, so just be patient, and know that results are right there around the corner, and they will come sooner than we actually think.
Hi Ivan,
Great lesson, thanks. I wanted to ask you about the development of right hand technique for this type of style. Is it something you worked on over time or did it come naturally? I have a hard time keeping even 16th goings for very long at much above 100 bpm. This lesson seems to be somewhere around 130 bpm, which is the bmp domain of a lot other funky guitar that I'd like to learn (Jamiroquai, Nile Rodgers, etc.)
Do you have some suggestions on how to build that type of right hand funk strumming speed/endurance?
Thanks so much! _Bryan
Oh man! I looooooooooove this! OMG!
It's a pleasure to hear that I helped. Thank you
Very cool rhytm playing Ivan. Your funk lessons helped my rhytm feeling alot thanks!!
Well, I started playing when I was about 15-16 years old, now I'm 24. I don't know how much I practiced, but I made some big breaks during the periods and wasn't too consistent sometimes unfortunately. I am trying to be as consistent as I can be now, because competition is hard and oen must really be prepared for some serious work in order to be a good player.
Pushing the limits is something that happens on occasions, not immediately. For me it was always like practicing a couple of months and then seeing the result one day out of the blue. Also, it can pass a year and you don't feel the progress and then one day all the sudden you feel how you play noticeably better. So my advice is be patient when it seems that you are not progressing. In those times almost always you are on the verge to push the limit up, and move to the next level. Practice hard and don't worry the results will always come when you least expect them.
Hey Ivan i see you are a masterclass guitarist and was wondering if you could tell me how many years you have been playing, how much playing and practice a week you did before you got proficient. I practice hard maybe 16 hours a week for over 5 years and really wonder if I will ever get to the masterclass stage like you.
No problem, glad to help. Thanks!
Love that funk! Great lesson, more tools in the toolbox for sure! Thanks Ivan
cool man!
Very nice lesson, I like a lot!
No junk with that Funk Skunk! Nice man!
Thanks guys, I'm really glad you like it!
Amazing lesson, great work Ivan
Great lesson, always wanted a good lesson on this style thanks.
great lesson and good style!!
Great!!!
Nice Strat tho
Love that style
Amazing man!!
Thanks a lot guys!
@Charvel
Hvala
cool feel and nice strat
excellent Ivan!!!
To majstore !!!
very cool
great lesson Ivan, again new territory for me.
Thanks guys for kind words, I'm glad you like it
@Nick
I used Gearbox/Toneport but don't really remember if I used the compression.
Great lesson Ivan, I love the guitar!
great job ivan - was that the compressor plugin on your computer software ?
Love it
Wow, very funky, in fact, on a scale from one-to-ten in funkiness, I give it a 9.99999.
Very Funky
Great 101 lesson Ivan !! Skunk is my favorite of all funky techniques out there
Great lesson Ivan! Funk rulez!
nice guitar! Cool lesson, but what about
pentatonic workshop?
very welldone Ivan. nice technique
Great, you explain things very well in english! I love 101 lessons!
Great, you explain things very well in english! I love 101 lessons!
Very good lesson Ivan! No problem about the language, it's fine!
great lesson mate, I try to study it carefully
You do a great job explaining the techniques. Keep it up
Great lesson man.
Give Me Some Skunk, I want Some
Thanks guys, I'm glad you like it.
Nice lesson Ivan, there's nothing better than a good Funky day lesson to become a little more happy!
awsome lesson Ivan, Funk has always been my favorite music to play on guitar, and this is a great inspiration
Great lesson Ivan, Love that Funk
Killer playing and instructions - this is lethal for sure, thanks so much Ivan!