On his new track “I’m Not the Same Without You,” Donald Fagen offers a triumphant tale of perseverance after failed love. The Steely Dan frontman bounces with smooth funk grooves, sensual piano chords ...

Early funk is often associated with the Godfather Of Soul James Brown, who helped pioneer this style of dance music in the late '60s and early '70s. The ubiquitous use of syncopation (playing on the ...

For the audio examples of the funk grooves click here With funk guitar, rhythmic grooves and chords are king. It plays an integral rhythmic role alongside the bass guitar and drums in a band, and ...

Yes, Robert Trujillo is known as one of the sickest bassist in metal, but part of what makes the Metallica musician so is a well-rounded appreciation for music that started with a full-fledged love of ...

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