The Hat Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I'm just starting out on this journey and realise 70's funk ain't the ideal beginner friendly genre to start with. With that in mind, I ask you the good people's , are there any funk riffs that would be ok for a beginner ? Cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Papa was a rolling stone - The Temptations. James Jamerson grooving with not much at all. Lock in with him there, get in the pocket as it'll help anyone's feel that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 'Superfly' by Curtis Mayfield is simple, yet still takes a bit of practice to really lock in with the groove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superclive Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I need your love by chic is fairly simple and I found it helps you get your grove. Plenty of room for fills when you get up to speed too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 a simple funk bass line. Average White Band Pick up the Pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietruszka Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Superstition, once you get he hang of the chorusy bit it isn't that bad. Play that funky music is easy to, the run at the end of the chorus is a pentatonic scale to help you get started. Good call on pick up the pieces, great one to play! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Ball Of Confusion by The Temptations Thankyou Falletin Me Be Myself by Sly and the Family Stone Who Is He And What Is He To You by Creative Source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myNCe3qLDN4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hat Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 Oh man, some good suggestions there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbkqE4fpvdI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbkqE4fpvdI[/url] Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Average White Band: +1 on Pick up the Peices but also consider 'Person to Person' and 'Cut the Cake'.. Both still fantastic despite their age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hat Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 Thanks Lowdown, that's a superb track. Now to get the tab for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Slide by slave....easy but funky as huggy bear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Brick by the Dazz Band is pretty cool http://youtu.be/kpr9qvuodVA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Brick House by The Commadores. Super groovy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Cool... Any fairly simple ones that you can use an envelope pedal :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjqOsYRQI0o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hat Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions people. Ill throw me own choice of Be thankfull for what you got by William Devaughn. One of my top 5 tracks of all time so I ask you, is this possibly for a beginner to have a go at ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel36 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 This brunette topping the charts at the moment is pretty good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyDUC1LUXSU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry Higher And Higher - Sly and the Family Stone Stand Up (And Be Strong) - Keb Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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