Two Handed Rhythms
Another important aspect of Funk keyboard playing is the use of 16th note rhythm parts using both hands. This can take some time to develop, but it sounds great once you get it. A good way to start developing the ability to play these parts is to play 7th chord arpeggios using both hands as shown in the following example.
Here are some keyboard parts based on this simple arpeggio. It is very easy to change the character of these parts by using either the natural 3rd (major) or the flattened 3rd (minor) as demonstrated in the following example. By using the flattened third, the chord becomes a minor seventh (m7).
This one is a variation on the previous example.
Here is a slightly more complex line based around a C minor arpeggio.
In this one the right hand plays full chords but both hands are still working together.
This one takes the same type of idea even further.
Here is a final 12 Bar Blues summarizing many of the things you have learned in the book.
