funk don't care about race creed or color.... the best thing ive heard in a while thank you

Great message at the beginning about the funk. This is someone who truly knows what the funk and music is all about. Cheers Matt

@nitecomet

3 ай бұрын

I agree!

Phenomenal funk. I'm still kind of in awe that Matt friggin Johnson from Jamiroquai is teaching me to play keys. It's like I hit the funk lottery. You might be a white cat from England bro, but so was Alan Hawkshaw and he blows my mind on the reg, just like you. Much love homie.

@theelectricant98

3 жыл бұрын

legit

@richardblanco4938

3 жыл бұрын

Word

@voliteon

Жыл бұрын

❤

@JayPloss

9 ай бұрын

Exactly my thoughts!

@nitecomet

3 ай бұрын

Alan Hawkshaw, Rod Temperton… the list of British white funk lovecats just goes on and on like a rolling stone!

You are the shining nova for us synth nerds and keyboard enthusiasts

if the white guy from england teaching me funk is matt johnson from jamiroquai then i'm listening no questions asked

@Alic4444

3 жыл бұрын

There are levels to this shi

This dude is a bad ass player...his left hand is a killer😮

As a bass player I can confirm this made me even more funky. 🙂

Matt’s comment about “emphasizing the one by not playing it” was an epiphany and mirrored a tutorial I saw by Carol Kaye where she used a metronome but slowed it down to half speed and practiced to it with the “click” on the two and four” instead of 1,2,3,4 and it forced you to groove with it better. Mind blown

What I love here is how much fun you're having. That's the soul of it.

So selfless and valuable of you to do all this Matt! And a huge inspiration for me to practice, too. Thank you.

When I was 11 years old, studying classical music, my friends mom played Jamiroquai (Virtual Insanity) and I heard it for the first time. Classical music was all that I knew and I remember saying "EVERYTHING SOUNDS WRONG! ALL THE CHORDS ARE WRONG!" Here I am now, 20 years later, in absolutely love with funk and gleefully ashamed of my reaction but now getting the most incredible keyboard lesson from a living legend!!! Took me a while but I'm here now Matt!!! 😆😆😆

Those tracksuit stripes are there to simply transfer that high energy FUNK to the fingers. I’ve experimented too much, got to a five stripe from JD Sports trash bin and singed my nails off. You’ve been warned.

That screen keyboard overlay is sharp! Wow! 😸 ~7

@freda9498

3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how to add that overlay to videos?

@Bezowinz

3 жыл бұрын

The overlay is very helpful. When I asked about it a while back, folks clowned me. I'm glad Matt added it.

@patricksorensenDK

3 жыл бұрын

@@freda9498 Matkat Chordie - and your favourite video editor!

@DJSidhu24

3 жыл бұрын

@@freda9498 i know bro

@DJSidhu24

3 жыл бұрын

@@freda9498 kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2dny6mcpNvglrA.html

It's nice to see the Adic Jazz / Funk heroes of the 90s and 2000s emerge again. Bluey has his own radio show at Apple Music (Groove Velocity) and you, Matt, with these videos. I just love it.

@lanmichaelmix2818

3 жыл бұрын

yes,incognito

@tubeMonger

3 жыл бұрын

@@lanmichaelmix2818 yeah. I'm waiting for the people from Galliano and Brand New Heavies to appear as well :-)

It’s the Bootsie Collins Basic Funk Formula, but on keys...all good stuff!

The alchemy of something which appears so simple yet unlocks so much depth of possibility...simple map to a rabbit hole of funk goodness

Matt that keyboard overlay is a brilliant help to us trying to learn. Many thanks.

Matt you are the damn man!! Thank you for your damn infectious funkiness and astute pinpoint notion to stall out the noodling proclivity that can run away within us all and utterly KILL the groove. You made it cool to crop out the cook that might otherwise ruin our recipe for popping fresh f0nk!! You are a great teacher and really fun to learn from. THANK YOU GOOD SIR!

One thing that would make this even better is referring to keys and chords by their SCALE DEGREE as well as their name. I know it's not to hard to work out what's what, but like adding the overlay, it makes it easier to figure out whats going on immediately rather than pausing and trying to figure out where your hands are.

@daveosuoji9689

3 жыл бұрын

Need some help with this...I’m guessing he’s in F major for the first riff, but I can’t figure out why he keeps saying it’s 1 chord, seems like it’s 2 chords

Thanks for slowing it down a bit. As soon as you start playing it makes me smile.

"We can all get down with our bad selves" hahahahaha I love it! You're a great teacher man, I love the energy you bring

I bought the tutorial from his web site and have been working on it constantly for over a week. I just now have it up to 120 bpm. It’s very demanding (for me) chop wise, but the benefits of mastering it will improve your funk and overall playing. I’ll keep hammering it and expand it. I highly recommend buying the video because it contains a lot more information and Matt demonstrating than the KZread video.

@anthonydanzy6605

2 жыл бұрын

Is it a download?

@rustar00

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonydanzy6605 Yes, from his website.

@steelkeez7700

Жыл бұрын

Gotcha 🤘🏾

Damn, I started trying to learn to play around 20 years ago and went nowhere... now Ive progressed more in a few ultra cool videos than during many years. Dude you are the best.

@robertvonfeldt7882

3 жыл бұрын

The past year has been monumental for my growth as a musician and writer. Matt has been a big part of that.

I loved this. Every bit! 25 years removed from my last funk band gig and you made me fall in love with it again. More please! I've been a fan of the band since Emergency on Planet earth and I actually own every CD!

*_Funk is a drug - and I can't get enough._* Awesome tutorial Matt. 👍👍👍 Best Regards, Axel.

This is the kind of content I have absolutely no intention to even try to repeat after, but still absolutely love watching. Big up from Finland, you're rocking it!

There´s nothing more to say than - "play that funky music white boy" 😎👍 I like the stories and your funk! Can remember when Jamiroquai was running all the time, when we played pool a lot, in the 90s Groovie baby 😎

You're just simply one of the most fantastic people with a great vibe on KZread. I really appreciate you and the videos that you share. There are a lot of talented musicians on KZread but a very small percentage with your kind of combination vibe and energy. Sending you great vibes and awesome energy for me here in California US💪🏼👍🏼✌🏼

love the videos Matt. Thank you for the time and effort you put in. Hope you continue to come up with the content, and continue to enjoy the keyboard

These tutorials are the stuff Matt! Keep 'em coming!

The nicest man in Pop? If he's not doing it already he'd be a fantastic teacher - his effortless knowledge of funk and its technical secrets needs to be passed on to the next generation!

This looks fantastic! Thank you so much, Matt! You’re a treasure!

I love being spoon fed by a professional! So educational to the masses.

God bless you Matt. Your message and music resonates with all of us. May the Funk be with you!

I just love this channel Matt - always look forward to learning a bit more about putting some real mojo into your playing and really developing some style. Thank you!

This is so much fun to play - it has groove for weeks! Thanks Matt for another great lesson!

So so good. Love it. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

Nice to see you having so much fun.

I had a pretty in depth discussion with my dad recently about culture turning against tradition, and divisive, degenerate type figures being pushed in music. I dont know if popular musicians accentuate their degenerate traits to build a character that is more interesting for the cameras, or they are actually like this. It's refreshing to see Matt, a literal legend of the funk world who's down to earth, knowledgeable and happy to share his knowledge. Thanks Matt, I hope I can see you live one day.

Thanks a lot! It is always pleasant and informative to watch a video from a real master of his craft!

You maid me smile all along! especially when you get happy with your variations! thank you

Had a lot of fun watching this video. You are the best!! And the sweet smooth-jazz-funk parts are amazing.

Another blast of inspiration. Brilliant.

Love the addition of the on screen keyboard mate, cheers. Absolutely love your videos man, keep smashing it!!

High quality content as usual. Thanks matt!!

I loved this funky groove! Your music (and the way you teach) is amazing!

Thanks, Matt. Great stuff as always. The keyboard overlay is a very helpful addition.

Another fantastic tutorial with real usable licks. Those chord beds made my day too. You are an inspiration. Thank you Matt.

Expect many hits on this video :) This riff is ace and I'm gonna master this if nothing else. Love the Funk, more please Matt! :)

genius of simplicity and so humble. Thank you!

This was very educational. Now that you brought it to my attention, I can totally hear this approach used in many of my favorite funk tracks.

Thanks Matt, you are awesome. What a masterclass!!!

Thanks Matt! The virtual keyboard showing your button presses is a great addition!

So happy I found your channel. I learned music/instruments always by great idols, I wanted to sound like. This is how I learned beatboxing, Guitar, and this channel is my entry card to keys! Thank you so much!

That jam session at the end when you introduced the chords was soooo groovy and blissful

Wow, never knew I could do some of these things until I saw this video. Really unlocked something especially while playing along to a drum machine. Thanks for this and your other wonderful tutorials!

Fantastic Matt , i don t have to kill my eyes anymore even using slow motion to see the notes you are playing. Great idea for the midi files too. thank you so much. All the best

Such a legend givin so awesome and useful tips, thank you so much Matt

Very nice, Matt - beside your fabulous playing, thank you for putting the whole meaning behind into words.. it's very easy to follow & get into it! Let the funk be, folks.. :)

Damn Matt - you are such an AMAZING funk keyboard player, and it’s soooo fun watching you play with such ease and making it look sooo simple...and offcourse it isn’t... Can’t wait to see you play live with Jamiroquai - hopefully soon...Cheers and keep it up, it’s just brilliant mate!

Dude love the little widget that shows the notes you play, super helpful 🙏🏻

Very talented with GR8 taste! Thx for the demo with clarity and simple explanation ✔️

Really nice to see that you actually enjoy yourself while teaching others.....v rare. Very very well presented!

Matt, you are THE BEST teacher on the whole internet! I just love your videos.

Being a 90's kid Jamiroquai was one of my favorites growing up. I have always loved funky music. Matt you are the Jamiroquai sound. I'm so glad I found your channel.

Ahhhh the chords near the end.. Straight up my spine! ❤

Getting Funk lessons from one of the best players I ever heard is soo awesome!!! Thank you man😎

Thanks so much it's really a pleasure ear you playing and give us funky emotions...Kiss from France.

You are the man of jamiroquai! Thanks mate! Your influence is important for me

Man you are something else. The jam you started on with your loop and those chords was just tasty as hell

Discovered jamiroquai for the first time after coming across your videos. Thank you so much for having a youtube channel! I love watching you play! Very inpiring the sauce is right here man

thank you for these awesome riff and tutorials

Bloody awesome Vid, loved it and the message, it’s one of the reasons Jamiroquai has me hooked with there live Jams, the way you guys mix it up is Epic !!! But love the tuition and chords so god dam Funky 🙏🏻😎🎹🙌🏻💥🎶🔥

Cool merci ! Impeccable dynamic harmony

Matt Thank you for taking the Time to share Some Real Funky Funk!!

Your videos are like a blessing, thank you

Cheers Matt Johnson! Really spiced up my funk life in times like these when spending my time alone in my studio. LOL! Still practicing this terrific riff!

Feeling an absolute love to you 💕 thank you for your selfless work.

YESSSSSSS! Oh man, I've been trying to suss out this lick for ages now, thanks so much for laying it out like this for us funk rookies! Miki X

Thanks Matt! This was right up my alley.

The funk is strong with this one!

God bless you man!!!! You are a unlimited source of inspiration for everybody!

Thank you for your lessons, WIsh you all the best in your life.

Those pitch bend wiggles are the thing though ❤️ I'm predominantly a guitarist with pretty minimal theory but a decent enough ear, and jamming along with these videos and getting little shout outs for the chord changes and various intervals is really helping me put sounds to the numbers. Thanks, @Matt

Wow! Now that’s some serious funk! Great lesson, loads of hints and tricks to get grooving, thank you so much for advices and foremost the good vibes you share with us. At 16’ playing that typical 80’s e-piano sound made famous by the late DX7 with that pitch modulated riff makes me hear horns arrangements. And the first section with the phased clavinet is just awesome! Thank you again, all the best from the other side of the Channel in sunny Normandy.

thnx mister! just discovered your channel and i love it! Have a nice day.

Eres la respuesta a mis plegarias. 💪 Me encanta este estilo y aprenderlo de tí es un honor.

Thanks so much for this wicked music lesson.

FANTASTIC i am so so happy to learn this

Super video Matt. Keep em coming. 👍Thanks

Wow this video's chock full of useful funky chunks and enjoyable to listen to 🎶👍

Oh-mah-gawd, this whole video is such a banger! Thank you for the lesson, Love you! ❤️

Another fantastic one, love it.

Always great to see Black appreciation - to say the least. Insightful videos

You're doing a great job mate. Love your videos. The E minor part reminds me of one of my favorite British bands. Level 42. I use to play in a lot of Top 40s bands in my youth.

What a great guy. Knows his stuff! Subscribed to a member of Jamiroquai!!!

Wow. What an awesome funk video. Thanks doc.

Listening again. Sooo funky. Got a wiggly dance feeling. Gotta dance! 😊

I love you Matt. The look of joy you have is making this really fun to play along with... Plus, I just got a Prophet 6 myself, so its nice to have a synth buddy!

I love you man. Such a great guy. God bless 🥂