PLAY FUNK LIKE HERBIE HANCOCK

Herbie’s arranger discusses a crucial element that makes Herbie Hancock sound so deep in the pocket when he’s comping on Rhodes, Clavinet, piano, or synth. PLUS, you can download this funky little play-along track and PDFs of some of the comping free on my Patreon page here:   / georgewhitty   There’s a subtle rhythmic concept happening, often beneath the surface—one that’s easy to miss when you’re just listening, but absolutely essential if you want that relaxed, funky, effortless feel. In this lesson, I isolate that concept, slow it down, notate it, and show you exactly how Herbie uses it. Once you understand it, you’ll hear it everywhere—and you’ll immediately start using it in your own playing. Whether you play jazz, funk, fusion, R&B, or Latin music, this is one of those ideas that can move us mere mortals a couple feet farther up the Mount Everest of talent that is Herbie Hancock! In this lesson you’ll learn how to: • Develop a huge vocabulary of comping ideas for funk and Latin grooves. • Lock your time in so your playing sits deeply in the pocket. • Create that relaxed, flowing feel great players seem to have naturally. • Add fresh voicings and rhythmic ideas to your comping. • Think more like an arranger—not just a keyboard player. 👉 If you’re trying to dig in with the funk playing more like Herbie, this lesson is for you! ⸻ Recommended Viewing Watch Herbie and the The Headhunters live in 1976. You’ll see this exact concept in action throughout the performance (check Wah-Wah Watson, he’s doing it too!) (One note: the overhead camera is actually upside-down, so Herbie’s left hand appears to be his right! Once you know that, it’s fascinating to watch.) 🎵    • The Herbie Hancock Group on Danish TV, 1976   ⸻ Want More Lessons Like This? Join me on Patreon for exclusive lessons, PDFs, practice materials, behind-the-scenes videos, livestreams, and much more. 👉   / georgewhitty   I’m also building an all-new subscription-based jazz piano course—the culmination of decades of teaching, performing, producing, and arranging—from complete beginner to advanced player. Stay tuned for its release later this summer. ⸻ 🔔 Subscribe and RING THE NOTIFICATION BELL for more lessons exploring what I call the Physics Principles of Jazz—clear, practical concepts that actually work on the bandstand. And SHARE THIS lesson if you would, helps this channel grow! ⸻ Follow Me 🎹 Patreon:   / georgewhitty   📸 Instagram: @GeoWhitty 🙂 Facebook: GeorgeWhittyMusic 🎼 My YouTube Lesson Playlist:    • George Whitty's Jazz Lessons   #HerbieHancock #JazzPiano #FunkPiano #Rhodes #ElectricPiano #Fusion #JazzKeyboard #KeyboardLessons #Comping #JazzEducation #GeorgeWhitty