Members sandler14 Posted May 17, 2004 Members Share Posted May 17, 2004 Hey Guys,I was wondering what you recommend as the best method for learning and mastering rock/funk keyboard. I am a fairly experienced keyboardist in classical and jazz, but I have a rough time with rock and funk, especially improvising with them. I was wondering what book or other type of method you recommend. My band mainly plays rock/funk, so I would appreciate your comments as soon as possible. Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tucktronix Posted May 17, 2004 Members Share Posted May 17, 2004 I would first recommend listening to a lot of blues(yes, blues). A lot of the early James Brown funk and early rock has bluesy changes. Sly & The Family Stone is definitely worth an earfull. Listen closely to what the keyboard players are doing, how they play and groove in the pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jigg Posted May 17, 2004 Members Share Posted May 17, 2004 One word: gospel.Strange as it may seem at first thought, you can learn a ton of funk/rock/blues method from the stuff. Reason being is that it's mostly key-dominant lead. It's a good all-encompasing style bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sandler14 Posted May 17, 2004 Author Members Share Posted May 17, 2004 Thanks for the replys,I was wondering what book method you guys recommend as the best for learning mainly rock keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GlassPrisoner Posted May 17, 2004 Members Share Posted May 17, 2004 My music teacher used to tell me this, and I didn't realize the importance for years: Listen As far as funk/slapping, here's a few suggestions: Trampeled Underfoot-Led Zeppelin, a real groovy clavinet going on, with a nice little lead in the midde Stevie Wonder- Superstitous *nuff said* Deep Purple- Hush. Straight ahead rock & roll. If you look up B-3 solo in you're dictionary, I think there's a picture of Mr Lord in there. All of the above share the same, let's call it "drumming" technique. My 3c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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