Finger Funk precision exercise # 1

Finger Funk exercise numero uno.

G||------------------------------------------------
D||----2-3-0-5-3-----------2-3-0-5-3---------------
A||--------------0-3-4-5-------------0-3-----------
E||--3-------------------3-------------------------

Ok, this lesson is aimed more at intermediate players, rather than beginners. Of course, beginners are welcome to give it a go, but as usual, take it slow...!

Let's consider why it's a little more difficult.

Funk, played with the fingers, has to be very precise. We can't get away with sloppy playing. In this example, my notes are very quick, and you need good control of the strings to get good attack without ringing out anything else.

Take the open D string played here as an example:

D||----2-3-0-5-3---

That string is played so quickly, and so precise that it almost becomes a mute. Infact, in that example, I swap between hitting that open real quick, and playing a mute, because the difference is minimal.

For you beginner guys, play the with slow. Work on finger control. We want the strings hit true, fast and with precision.

This is the nature of playing funk with our fingers...

Good luck, and have fun with it!