This last lesson in The Funk Course, we're going to check out another 10 funking awesome

chords you can mix into your funk rhythm playing. There are of course hundreds more to
explore on your own but these ones are all super cool and fun to play!

CH O RD B O XE S
Here's the chord boxes of those used in the video:
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1. Clean Chords
Most important is that you can get your chords clean and that every note is ringing out
clearly. Spend some time doing that old exercise you probably used as a beginner - strum,
pick up out the notes one at a time, then strum again.

2. Lift For Scratch

Next, you want to make sure that you can lift the chord and get a good 'scratch' while
keeping the fingers in position. So strum the chord, then relax it and make sure that all the
notes are muted when you strum again. Then reapply the pressure and check you have a
good clear chord again. Then lift and check the mutes. Repeat. Repeat. Big deal!

3. Lift For Mute

Also important is that you notice that relaxing the chord grip stops the notes of the chord
which is a really important element in groove creation. So play the chord and then relax
your grip and make sure all the notes stop ringing out. Repeat. Lots ;)

4. Have Fun
Now you have a whole lot of great Funk techniques, chords and grooves to explore on your
own. Remember to listen to great music and try to emulate the stuff you hear that you
really dig!

RE AL WO R L D E X A MP L E S
Funk chords like these are are used in many funk songs and other styles too, but some
that you might like to check out that use these specific chord grips are:
Aeroplane - Red Hot Chili Peppers (7sus and 7 with 4th string root)

RE CO MME NDE D A L B U M
You ain't never going to get the Funk if you're not listening to the greats! So with each
lesson, I'm going to recommend a funk album for you to sink your ears into and help you
get in the groove - some of the all-time classics and maybe some slightly less known
albums too that I really dig.