LESSONS
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Pure Funk Series 1- Lesson 1
In this first lesson of Pure Funk Series 1, Jerry introduces you to some basic funk riffs to give you a gentle start to this series. Jerry begins by explaining to you how to set up your instrument for a great funk sound, and then how to play dead sounds by muting all of the strings on your guitar. Jerry then moves into other techniques that are essential for playing strong and robust funk licks, before deconstructing the solo featured in the lesson and giving you all the information you need to know in order to perfect it.
Pure Funk Series 1- Lesson 2
This lesson immediately moves into a longer solo, and combines a lot of what you covered in the first lesson with some additional funk techniques. As this is a long solo, Jerry breaks everything down slowly and gradually builds up to playing increasingly bigger pieces it. Jerry also explains why using particular techniques are important; you'll know exactly why you should be doing something, not just how to do it. At the end of lesson 2, you'll already have a strong grounding in playing pure funk styles, and will be ready for the more stern challenges ahead.
Pure Funk Series 1- Lesson 3
In lesson 3, you start to move into more advanced pure funk techniques, and Jerry will share a number of his favourite tips and tricks with you so you can play even difficult aspects of this lick at ease. The trick to pure funk is to be able to play the guitar in a way that allows other instruments, such as the keyboard, bass, and drums, to have equal strength in a composition. Jerry shares with you how to add this element to your playing style, while also giving you a great base of skills from where to begin improvising and producing your own pure funk sounds. The solo featured in this lesson combines a variety of sounds and techniques, and is great for building confidence.
Pure Funk Series 1- Lesson 4
Lesson 4 begins to place more emphasis on standalone solo licks and helps you learn a clearer, stronger style of pure funk. This lesson mainly centres around defining individual notes and being able to play a distinct sound. Not only will this lesson equip you with knowledge of pure funk sounds from up and down your fretboard, you'll also learn about incorporating Blues licks and elements from other genres into your funk guitar playing. If this is your first venture into advanced pure funk techniques, Jerry shares some great advice to help you hone your skills.
Pure Funk Series 1- Lesson 5
True to the roots of pure funk, lesson 5 is another that incorporates various elements of guitar playing in order to build a brilliant solo. Jerry takes you straight into slide-ons and pull offs, combining traditional funk licks with blues sounds. There's a definite hint of Jimi Hendrix about this lesson, and Jerry is brilliant at helping you to keep it simple, allowing you to play brilliant riffs with minimal effort. It is worth taking the time to cover everything in this lesson in-depth, as it will fully equip you for what Jerry has in store in lesson 6.
Pure Funk Series 1- Lesson 6
The final lesson in Pure Funk Series 1 sees Jerry combining everything you've learned so far and creating a well-paced, challenging solo that will put everything you know to the test. The licks in this solo combine notes from the Pentatonic and Blues scales, and are best learned by taking each lick at a time and playing slowly prior to putting everything together and playing at speed. Jerry continues to advise you on the best ways to produce your sound, and by the conclusion of the lesson you'll be 100% confident in a variety of pure funk techniques.
Pure Funk Series 1- Tone & Gear
In this video, Jerry goes through how to set up your instrument to play both lead and rhythm guitar pure funk riffs. The tips Jerry shares throughout this video are brilliant if you're likely to be playing in a band situation, as the different settings and methods of playing can be the difference between blowing people away with your sound or your gig falling flat. Whether you're looking for a dominant sound or something more laid back from your pure funk playing, you're guaranteed to get the tips you need from Jerry in this video.
Pure Funk Series 1- Backing/Jam Track
This backing track has been put together by Jerry to accompany Pure Funk Series 1. Designed to help you play along and learn the basic rhythms of pure funk, this track is excellent either for practicing your solo guitar playing, or for simulating a band practice when your friends aren't available. The track combines all the notable elements of funk music that are covered in the lessons, and will make your journey to achieving mastery of this genre much easier.
