Riff of The Week™ - Season 4,Ep50: Funk Motifs

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Every Wednesday I do a new Riff Of The Week™ guitar education video. Here's Season 4 ,Ep 50: "Funk Motifs"

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[ballrigors1]

That right hand technique you describe compared to what you actually do is misleading. Your right hand is not just going up and down at a constant 16th note pace. It is rather doing a rhythm pattern and accenting notes. It's no bother to me but some beginner might get the wrong idea.

[riffoftheweek]

@ballrigors1 - the right hand is only doing 1/16ths. The left hand controls the muting/rhythmic accents.

[Graphicsk8]

i am looking to get new strings and i am wondering what kind of strings you use of that guitar or more specifically your guitars

[riffoftheweek]

I use Ernie Ball 10-46

[Nomanisrdy]

that Strat is beautiful! what kind is it?

[riffoftheweek]

That's an American Deluxe Ash.

[bluesatsunset]

Good skills again DW.

[jose044]

that guitar is so perfect

[cobaltblue72]

the funk rotw's have been some of my favorites. Is this the third or fourth one? either way awesome Dave. hope your enjoying your new place.

[DanielDavisMusic]

New opening bumper is rockin.

Nice riff, I personally love that effect on my acoustic playing!