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Tag: funk
How D’Angelo Uses Funky Dominant Sevenths in “Sugah Daddy”
In this short analysis, we break down the source of D’Angelo’s funky sound, his impeccable use of dominant sevenths in spread voicings.
The Cleansing: “Dirty Computer” Ushers in a New Era of Janelle Monáe
In the era of Cardi B, Beyoncé, Lena Waithe, Laverne Cox, Tiffany Haddish, and many…
Quick Tracks Nº 11: Make a 60-Second Rhythmic Funk Groove à la Prince
Welcome back to the dance floor, Quick Trackers! Once a month, we hook you up…
Why We’re Still All About Bruno Mars and Cardi B’s “Finesse” Remix
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Recognizing Jazz Idioms in Modern-Day Rhythms
By Emanuel Harrold As I go out and listen to new music on a daily…
The Musical and Sociopolitical Evolution of Kanye’s Use of Soul Music Samples
+ Learn the nuances of producing beats, arranging tracks, and creative sampling, drawing on the…
Afrobeat Songs are Long and Repetitive, So How are They So Irresistibly Compelling?
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Rhythm Section Essentials Workshop: Adding Flavor to Your Groove with Percussion
In most production and ensemble settings these days, auxiliary percussion is used primarily to add extra…
Rhythm Section Essentials Workshop: “Locking in” with Bass and Drums
Video still from Soundfly’s new free series Writing Funk Grooves for Drums and Bass. In…