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Funk Guitar 101

Funky Octaves

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It is also very common in a groove to just use octaves. Here are 2 octave shapes to get under control for your initial funk endeavors.

 

 

 

 

Make sure that your 1st finger touches the 4th string and the 2nd string. This will give you a more percussive sound, and avoid any unwanted strings from ringing.

 

Page 2, Funky Chords

Page 4, That Funky Rhythm: Strum #1



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