Funk Guitar Techniques to Play Like Nile Rodgers, Prince, and Al McKay

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  • @MartyMusic
    @MartyMusic  5 лет назад +42

    Thanks so much for the support! Also, I have FREE courses at my site www.MartyMusic.com

    • @judithpr82able
      @judithpr82able 5 лет назад

      Marty Music hiya ✌🏼 marty can you the jesus of surburbia by green day please we ‘re gonna do a battle of the bands at my school

    • @goobular3161
      @goobular3161 5 лет назад

      Marty did you like thee oh sees? Can you make some how to?

    • @lloydbradly307
      @lloydbradly307 5 лет назад

      Hey, how do you only target 3 strings without buzzing other ones?

    • @briankruesi6484
      @briankruesi6484 3 года назад

      Marty I love your courses. Please make a Funk/Soul course.

    • @chrishitchner6826
      @chrishitchner6826 2 года назад

      Your the greatest man I started playing when you did don't speak like 10 years ago if not for your videos I'd be at it alone thank homie

  • @tansingh9538
    @tansingh9538 5 лет назад +463

    I hate all these ads that say I'm wasting my time watching videos on youtube on how to play guitar. Nah dude, I'm watching the best teacher on the site lol

    • @ryanbright7496
      @ryanbright7496 4 года назад +8

      I hate it too. I say to myself, "Ignore and carry on."

    • @heyitsvonage2768
      @heyitsvonage2768 4 года назад +12

      Like 80% of the time when I watch one of Marty’s videos I come away with something I can make use of forever.

    • @lightyearbeats6826
      @lightyearbeats6826 4 года назад +1

      Agreed👍

    • @TunaMayoInumaki
      @TunaMayoInumaki 2 года назад +1

      Best teacher on site? That’ll be Carl Brown

    • @YungTrinidad407
      @YungTrinidad407 2 года назад +1

      Forreal I grew up on Marty and grew as a musician 🙂

  • @elvisa.presley9652
    @elvisa.presley9652 5 лет назад +291

    Play that funky music white boy

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 5 лет назад +179

    I feel as Marty is one of the best sources for Blues and Funk! Cheers for the lesson as always man

    • @milanherich4169
      @milanherich4169 5 лет назад +1

      ehm, did you forget about Justin???

    • @RC32Smiths01
      @RC32Smiths01 5 лет назад +5

      @@milanherich4169 I said ONE of the best. Justin is as well phenomenal

    • @Streetpissa
      @Streetpissa 4 года назад +3

      my man Marty taught me all the chords i know

  • @agtrst
    @agtrst 3 года назад +7

    Nobody's ever called me a Funk-a-teer before. Thanks to Marty, I am one now! Great lesson on funk technique. We appreciate what you do.

  • @jasoneverich8284
    @jasoneverich8284 4 года назад +4

    What I appreciate about Marty Music is that he has a genuine personality.

  • @roohdarX
    @roohdarX 2 года назад +9

    Marty has been spreading joy through his lessons for so long. Can't begin to appreciate how much my levels have gone up just from practicing his videos once a week. Truly amazing dedication from this guy!

  • @nigelgarland8468
    @nigelgarland8468 5 лет назад +7

    I've spent months trying to play some funk, 2 mins on here and nailed it. So easy to follow you as you dont stop playing when your explaining. Great stuff

  • @dodaning
    @dodaning 4 года назад +6

    you're a teacher, I've been following you since 2012 thanks for helping me play better funk

  • @Deepakkumar-bl4ge
    @Deepakkumar-bl4ge 4 года назад +3

    Superb teaching. You are a great teacher. Your way of explaining even the most difficult things in a very easy manner is exemplary.

  • @WillsJazzLoft
    @WillsJazzLoft 3 года назад +1

    And bringing In the 'bottom' strings is definitely a funky piece of work. Like you said it adds texture.

  • @denisblack9897
    @denisblack9897 Год назад

    i was just effing around and suddenly made this distinct james brown thing and here i am getting all the 'other parts' of this thing!
    thank you so much!

  • @RoneySmithseedoflife
    @RoneySmithseedoflife 2 года назад

    Thanks for this FUNKY GOLD BRICK!

  • @Fll3VY
    @Fll3VY 5 лет назад +13

    finally bought my first guitar! youre a joy to watch and make me feel like i could play anything i put my mind too!! thanks for the inspiration dude!! 👌🏻

    • @Fll3VY
      @Fll3VY 4 года назад

      @Christian Arreola cheers dude!! 👊🏻

    • @jahsehmerlijn8235
      @jahsehmerlijn8235 Месяц назад

      its 4 years since this comment!! do you still play??? :))))

  • @JustSomeGuy
    @JustSomeGuy 5 лет назад +1

    Oh my god. Three minutes in, and Marty's fixed my problem. I thought I WASN'T supposed to pick up the rhythm from the bass and drums, but just stick to the 16-note groove. But no, it sounds better if you follow the rhythm.

  • @WillsJazzLoft
    @WillsJazzLoft 3 года назад +1

    This represents a noble effort in coordination for me. But with consistent practice I think that I can get it together. Thanks Marty

  • @KozmykJ
    @KozmykJ 5 лет назад +4

    I finally got reunited with my pedals after everything being in storage for 7 months.
    Moving into my new place I got my music stuff in a little at a time.
    Brilliant timing for your Funk show.
    Got me motivated. That and some looping tips from That Pedal Show.
    Had to relearn the RC-3 operations; been so long I'd forgotten.
    Stuck a little 4 bar funk groove in it (2 parts) and Meant to jam lead all over it.
    Instead I stumbled upon a load of double stop stuff and sliding broken chords that I'd not put together before.
    Okay AND a bit of mindless lead too …
    I learned that little E6 thing when Blow By Blow came out, but never really did a lot with it other than "You Know What I mean"
    As a lifelong bass player I'm really enjoying my discoveries in the realm of the thin string guitar.
    Looping is So immediate in giving you something to play against whether writing, practising or just noodling.
    How did we ever manage before without them ?
    Oh! I remember. Lot's of scratched records from fumbling to get the needle back at the right place in the track ….
    Thanks mate

  • @GD22xl18
    @GD22xl18 5 лет назад +2

    On a strat bridge and middle pick up together sound so good for funk!

  • @dadjams4476
    @dadjams4476 5 лет назад

    Keep it funky Marty! Great lesson!

  • @vintagesoul73911
    @vintagesoul73911 2 года назад

    I've learned so much from this cat. Marty, I can't thank you enough my brother.

  • @erniedlt1942
    @erniedlt1942 2 года назад +3

    I totally loved that lesson. Thank you so much. Love the fUnK!!

  • @jamesmcilmoyle9199
    @jamesmcilmoyle9199 3 года назад

    He makes it look so easy the strumming and pressing technique is so hard

  • @booster.production3184
    @booster.production3184 5 лет назад +4

    Marty your so amazing! Whenever i search for something to play on guitar, you always show up! You actually taught me my first guitar lesson!

  • @christopherrousseau889
    @christopherrousseau889 4 года назад

    Marty is hands down the best YT guitar instructor, I've been learning from him for about 10 years now, great lesson!

  • @bigsidable
    @bigsidable 2 года назад

    Growing up listening to soul music always loved the funk guitar. But fell in love with Rock and Roll and screaming guitars. Just this week was working on James Brown. Why Jimi Hendrix had such funky electric riffs. Right on bro.

  • @tdig6546
    @tdig6546 Год назад

    This is just what I needed to get me started in the Funk direction!

  • @part_time_critter
    @part_time_critter 4 года назад +31

    So one day someone got tired of feeling sad and took their blues roots and said "let's boogie" 😂

    • @oscarsrensen7280
      @oscarsrensen7280 3 года назад +1

      Exactly my guy, he said “funk it, lets funk”

  • @jimwarner8071
    @jimwarner8071 3 года назад

    Your best Funk lesson ever. Thx!

  • @teeveee841
    @teeveee841 5 лет назад

    I saw Martin at NAMM and was too shy to ask for a picture but then I saw him get out
    From where he was playing guitar snd was walking towards me and that’s when I said hi and he took a picture with me and my gf. Best experience. I’ve been wanting to learn funk too! Thanks!

  • @shayh.3556
    @shayh.3556 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you Marty for the dedication to us

  • @garytrent1
    @garytrent1 Месяц назад

    Great lesson thanks

  • @tonydinapoli7032
    @tonydinapoli7032 5 лет назад +2

    What a GREAT lesson! You never cease to amaze with your playing. Thanks Marty

  • @AlonzoWhite
    @AlonzoWhite 5 лет назад

    I loved your Al McKay (EWF Fame) shout out! One of my favorite rhythm G-players!! Great Funk lesson. You do it all!!

  • @YungTrinidad407
    @YungTrinidad407 2 года назад +1

    I grew up on Marty and grew as a musician 🙂

  • @urbanoramos5229
    @urbanoramos5229 5 лет назад +1

    Marty the secret to play funk is keep the strumming hand as relax as possible,that's why I can't do it ,great lesson as always

  • @avatar90404
    @avatar90404 5 лет назад +4

    Keep the funk coming Marty...I would definitely buy a premium funk course from you....

  • @goode190able
    @goode190able 3 года назад

    Thanks Marty … this is my weekend project !

  • @roberthancock2563
    @roberthancock2563 4 года назад

    That E9 chord is difficult! Great vid,Marty! Thanks!

  • @kevinkeegan1357
    @kevinkeegan1357 5 лет назад +1

    Yes!!! Possibly my favourite video you've posted (and that's saying something)! Thank you Marty and more funk videos please!!!

  • @tonyr.4778
    @tonyr.4778 Год назад +1

    Good lesson Marty.

  • @pixelninja666
    @pixelninja666 4 года назад +2

    Brilliant lesson, thanks Marty. You have an old punk rocker funking out!

  • @kaidemen156
    @kaidemen156 2 года назад +1

    I appreciate everything you share with us, I’ve been playing for awhile now but am always open to learning more from others.
    Keep the vids coming!

  • @rockypolidoro5624
    @rockypolidoro5624 4 года назад +2

    Incredible lesson. Marty has one of the best (if not the best) teaching methods I have come across. It’s like learning from a friend only better.

  • @JayChrissiJay
    @JayChrissiJay 4 года назад

    Oh maarty i starte playing guitar in 2011 and i watched many many Videos from you. Then i had an accidant and my i was like 6 years not into learning New Songs. Now i am more excited then ever to Hit it 🎉🎉 and you are still one of the best teacher
    Keep it up man and thank you 💚

  • @gguy9857
    @gguy9857 3 года назад

    We need more of these! This might just be the coolest video I’ve ever seen

  • @derpnerpwerp
    @derpnerpwerp 4 года назад +8

    Why are my hands so small!?? Marty is just like "and you got your pinky that can just reach down here to the 9th fret" and I'm sitting here struggling to even mute the low E playing the first chord.. like o_O..

  • @palakabrad
    @palakabrad 5 лет назад +69

    Good one, Marty🤙 Hey, since Frusciante is back home with the chili's, any chance of doing a Fru-funk lesson? Thanks for all you do, man!!! Aloha

    • @MrMonkeymajik69
      @MrMonkeymajik69 5 лет назад +3

      No "by the way" lesson from marty yet!!! That uses a lot of this sorta thing!! Love to see Marty's take on that track!

    • @michelvaliquette8679
      @michelvaliquette8679 2 года назад

      Yeeeeesssssssss

  • @burgessfrederick2
    @burgessfrederick2 21 день назад

    Great teacher!!!

  • @bleizhyland1516
    @bleizhyland1516 5 лет назад

    Man I have advanced so much over the year just watching your videos, full support and I know you want as much support as you can!

  • @garnzaonthenet
    @garnzaonthenet 3 года назад

    The best such an inspiration this man.

  • @keithjack38
    @keithjack38 5 лет назад

    I could listen to that all night

  • @iLikeMyOwnPosts
    @iLikeMyOwnPosts 4 года назад

    Marty Schwartz deserves to be in the rock and roll hall of fame.

  • @Andrey1308K
    @Andrey1308K 3 года назад

    Great Lesson. Thanks

  • @motivatedbuilder7227
    @motivatedbuilder7227 5 лет назад +2

    Love you bro..you are a great teacher...i still remember back on 2012 i watched one of your lessons regarding minor pentatonic scales used in blues jam, Still i use those techniques in my playing.😊😊😊

  • @aaaaxial
    @aaaaxial 4 года назад +1

    Thank you Marty. You are amazing. I have never seen someone break down funk into such logical pieces before. Cheers. Keep on rocking.

  • @Popspicker
    @Popspicker 2 года назад

    Brilliant Thanks Marty ..You are amazing

  • @geminirecords
    @geminirecords Год назад

    Love this lesson but mostly love the SHR Shirt that you are wearing!!

  • @dieternugel1745
    @dieternugel1745 Год назад

    Thanks Marty, a inspired guitar lesson. Lets groove...

  • @temag
    @temag 4 года назад +1

    Prince (1999,), Lakeside (Your Love Is On The One and Something About That Woman,), 24-7SPYZ (Valdez 27 Million), Chic (Good Times).

  • @fernandobravo1530
    @fernandobravo1530 Год назад

    Thanks Marty. You are great. Waiting for a Prince tutorial (Cream, Purple Rain...)

  • @theresewalters1696
    @theresewalters1696 4 года назад

    Great fun! Never tried this before. Wow. You make it look so easy. Your teaching style makes all the difference. Thanks.

  • @ficothecroatianrocker
    @ficothecroatianrocker 5 лет назад +1

    I'm glad you did this lesson, I like funk but I've never tried to play much funk, this lesson might change that

  • @Chip_57
    @Chip_57 5 лет назад

    Awesome video Marty

  • @johnsmallshaw9401
    @johnsmallshaw9401 4 года назад

    Very cool, I have been playing guitar forever, but now have to play some funk at church. This is very helpful!!!

  • @urfuturo6467
    @urfuturo6467 2 года назад

    Great lesson. Thankyou🤘🎸👍

  • @aarnlewis
    @aarnlewis 4 года назад

    Great lesson! This might sound basic to some but I always thought the muting for funk came from my strumming hand. When Marty showed you do it with the fretting hand I was like "that's how you do it!!"

  • @AntonioLopez-mj7xk
    @AntonioLopez-mj7xk 4 года назад

    A really taste one... I appreciate this lesson.

  • @djautotur4875
    @djautotur4875 5 лет назад +1

    FINALLY, I’ve been waiting for so long but the marty schwartz god has heard my prayers

  • @charbaker
    @charbaker 4 года назад

    Woah! Great lesson, tons of useful techniques. Funk/disco is so subtle, love learning it.

  • @scotnicos5383
    @scotnicos5383 Год назад

    just puts a big smile on my face 🤙😁

  • @Rahzarusfilms
    @Rahzarusfilms Год назад

    im going home and practicing this ASAP

  • @tallciaran
    @tallciaran 2 года назад

    You are a amazing guitar player

  • @mikechun4734
    @mikechun4734 5 лет назад

    So awesome! Imma be playing along with this! Gracias M

  • @garychen483
    @garychen483 2 года назад

    I’m building some the funk feelings. Thanks to the awesome video 👍!

  • @wesleyhellmich8192
    @wesleyhellmich8192 5 лет назад

    Love that intro song. Great lesson.

  • @YokaiTheGameGuy
    @YokaiTheGameGuy 5 лет назад

    From one Marty to another, great lesson!

  • @muddycreek-b2
    @muddycreek-b2 5 лет назад

    Once again, thank you Marty. I've got some work to do on the muting at that tempo, and I am totally funked-up for the day. I appreciate all your help. Thanks again!

  • @boomtap7554
    @boomtap7554 5 лет назад

    Fun stuff! Thanks Marty!

  • @lylenesse6066
    @lylenesse6066 4 года назад

    Great lesson, super fun! I like how thoroughly and clearly Marty breaks things down.

  • @gianlucamarzano4184
    @gianlucamarzano4184 5 лет назад

    Your videos are always alsome Marty!!!!🎸🎸

  • @panhandle47
    @panhandle47 5 лет назад +1

    Just what I was looking for- thanks so much Marty!

  • @larryrogalski4067
    @larryrogalski4067 5 лет назад

    So awesome!!! You are an amazing musician!!!

  • @jasondeantheguitarvlogger9565
    @jasondeantheguitarvlogger9565 5 лет назад

    Marty love your channel. You inspired me to get my own RUclips channel and I just want to say thank you

  • @bobdebouwer6943
    @bobdebouwer6943 3 года назад

    Best guitar teacher on the planet, i have some trouble with the second chord tho cause if i compare it seems that my pinky is like 2cm shorter than yours 😂

  • @cesarrivera7103
    @cesarrivera7103 5 лет назад

    Its comfirmed marty is the best guitar teacher in the whole world thank you for helping me with guitar so much

  • @guitarrabluesy
    @guitarrabluesy 2 года назад

    Hello!!!
    Hello my friend!!! great tone of your guitar. Thanks for the tips!!!

  • @Greenleaves123
    @Greenleaves123 4 года назад

    just started to learn a bit of funk this is great marty 👍

  • @maxlux6159
    @maxlux6159 5 лет назад

    Awesome lesson!

  • @kristinaparadise8912
    @kristinaparadise8912 5 лет назад

    Beautiful lesson like always Marty!! Your awesome!

  • @jcburger733
    @jcburger733 5 лет назад

    Hey Marty, thank you for the funk guitar techniques lesson. Greatly appreciated!

  • @colenewman5489
    @colenewman5489 5 лет назад

    so helpful man all of your videos are

  • @ClayAllred
    @ClayAllred 4 года назад

    Marty - You are the best and I love you. You are my Sensei.

  • @RupesMcDGuitar
    @RupesMcDGuitar 5 лет назад +1

    No yoda today! Rocking it Marty. Had to be the strat for Nile 👍

  • @gwilly9220
    @gwilly9220 5 лет назад +3

    Can you do more funk lessons? I find them very useful and fun. Thanks!

  • @ВіталійХрипко
    @ВіталійХрипко 4 года назад

    So cool! Thanks a lot!

  • @JesusSaves-007
    @JesusSaves-007 Год назад

    My God I learned so much from this lesson. Thank you so much Marty!

  • @Allways1111
    @Allways1111 4 года назад

    Yes Sir! Learning So Much Marty. 🙏👏 Saving all these videos for ME time! Woohoo!🎸♥️

  • @bryanlancy4109
    @bryanlancy4109 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much Marty always wanted to learn this

  • @christopherholmes2272
    @christopherholmes2272 4 года назад

    That was fun, look forward to trying it out.

  • @accordingtotodd
    @accordingtotodd 5 лет назад

    Missed you at NAMM! Thank you for the high end, easy to understand lessons.