?? seriously, no recent player is praised for funk rhythm playing. it was already huge in the 70s and this video is not even from the 70s. Ross was good at what he was doing but he didn't really pioneer this style or anything lol. (R.I.P)
@@MrPartch Uh... First, Cory Wong of Vulfpeck is all the rage these days in the funk realm and while he is a good guitarist he unfortunately gets a lot of credit as being the originator of licks and approaches which are firmly based in previous decades, hence my comment. Second, no one said that Ross "pioneered" anything but he added an up-front intensity and was thus a natural link between guys like Nile Rodgers and the current crop of Vulfpeck influenced bands. (And Nile picked up things from guys like Cornell Dupree, Steve Cropper, Jimmy Nolen, Curtis Mayfield, etc). Moreover, Ross was a solid instructor who helped to bring the sound to a new group of guitarists who in his time were obsessed mostly with shred and metal.
A yr behind but I revisit Ross all the time. Cory Wong is definitely treated like he invented funk. No he didn’t. He’s definitely great at it but he’s an imitator of those that came before him. Nile Rodgers, overlooked Ross Bolton may he rip and many many more that didn’t seem to get their dues.
@@JJJohnsom Cory Wong is quite one dimensional player. None of his stuff is colourful or has the tina turner, james brown vibe. It's just all about the 16th chick chicka and a floppy hand that looks like a dead fish
@JackR24123 I just have Never gotten anything out of Cory Wong and his type of white boy fast funk strumming. It's got 0 soul or feel to my ears. But many people seem to think he's the 💩. Well, I'd agree his playing is that to my ears. 😂
Best funk tutorial EVER! After trying hard to practice using other well known guys' videos, I failed. But this one saved my life. Ross, you are the best! We miss you, hope you're doing well in Funk Heaven!!!
I had Ross as a teacher in a live playing class at MI back in the 80's. I'll never forget his rendition of "Freeway Jam", completely blew me away. Great teacher and player! He will be missed.
Rest In Peace Ross, I just can never take the image out of my head of 60 people Iv'e never seen smile so bright In my life when you played for the classroom. Truly inspired everyone. Gifted human being.
I just transferred my VHS of this video to DVD. This is the definitive Funk guitar instructional video. There is no funky stone left unturned here. It will improve your rhythm playing even if you are a seasoned player. Every guitar should take the time to master all these techniques it will help you no matter what style you play.
i wish i could personally thank you ross. every time i'm feeling stuck i watch this video and write like 20 new riffs. and after i write every funk song, i go back to this to see how i could make it better
This brings back memories.i was 12 when i studied guitar with this vid it despite all the dvds i saw it remains the most effective straight forward video ever released.you really have to have just two working neurons and listen to him to become a good guitarist..now i learn by a comment below he is gone..a great great spirit
The only guy that really broke down the 16th note part of funk. Most just give you some tab and tell you to just play and not understand. This guy helped my funk strumming (and therefore my RnB playing as well) so much, because I started thinking about rhythms, and my wrist would be in constant motion, regardless of if I was actually hitting the strings or not. Great teacher
Damn , i never thought i would play funk like that, thanks to this video now i improved my funk style, this guy is very very helpfull and a great teache
This video is a goldmine of guitar playing. A great guitar teacher I had years ago told me to check it out and I've been coming back to it ever since. If I ever feel like my rhythm playing is getting bad, I come to this video for a few days and it brings me back to shape. There's always something new I get from it every time too!
after many years of guitar journey i have come to 2 techniques that allow me to play any music: funk rhythm guitar comp and economy picking. these 2 techniques allow me to play along with any music.
He was a very inspirational player and a great teacher...I just got to know that he passed away recently and felt super sad..he was one of those ppl who cud touch u,even if ur watching just a recorded tape..I hope he is in a funk heaven!
hi there ROSS,, THISis sleeyo from Italy and I do believe YOU ROCK both as a guitarist and A TEACHER,,,you're so simple and straight in teaching guitar ,something never seen or heard in my entire life,,,I got your book on Amazon and tonight I thought to check to see whether I could get you on youtube and I am so glad that I FOUND you,,,,
This is fantastic! I bought his book from the Hal Leonard series but let it sit for a long time. This is much better than the book. I was always weak on playing tight, fast, rhythms, but I just got a Jam Man looper with a built-in metronome so I'm gonna start taking this part of playing more seriously.
The best funk guitar tutorial to this day. All these modern cats can play, but actually teaching and breaking down all aspects of the technique is lacking.
@maniakoxd The mixolydian scale is a dominant 7 scale. Learn the scale and you can improvise over all the dominant 7 and dominant 9 chords he taught in the video. When he teaches minor 7 chords at the end of the video, a common scale to learn is the dorian scale.
Man!, I like this video. This is what funk guitar lessons are suppose to look like. Some of the stuff that's out today just doesn't have that feel or the enthusiasm.
Dont be sad because he is by far the best funk teacher ever. And its Is great thing he existed i still learn from him and he inspires me and many others so please be happy. His existence made a good difference in the world thats what matters.
![[Guitar Lesson] Ross Bolton - Funk Rythm Guitar (Part 2)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wpQGwDxQwvM/mqdefault.jpg)
Ross was one of the most humble and genuinely considerate people i've ever met. And he had the deepest pocket. RIP Ross Bolton
Ex. 1 - 3:31
Ex. 2 - 7:39
Ex. 3 - 8:02
Ex. 4 - 8:23
Ex. 5 - 8:45
Ex. 6 - 9:16
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Ex. 8 - 15:40
Ex. 9 - 16:51
Ex. 10 - 19:20
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thanks
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Thanks
우ㅜㅜ와 정말감사합니다!!
Спасибо большое!
my favorite grooves: 23:24, 25:28, 28:12
dominant voicing: 31:11 44:33
minor voicing: 46:00
Best Funk Guitar teacher in the world! R.I.P Ross Bolton
This guy was always underrated. He was doing things decades ago for which now more recent guitarists are being praised.
?? seriously, no recent player is praised for funk rhythm playing. it was already huge in the 70s and this video is not even from the 70s. Ross was good at what he was doing but he didn't really pioneer this style or anything lol. (R.I.P)
@@MrPartch Uh... First, Cory Wong of Vulfpeck is all the rage these days in the funk realm and while he is a good guitarist he unfortunately gets a lot of credit as being the originator of licks and approaches which are firmly based in previous decades, hence my comment. Second, no one said that Ross "pioneered" anything but he added an up-front intensity and was thus a natural link between guys like Nile Rodgers and the current crop of Vulfpeck influenced bands. (And Nile picked up things from guys like Cornell Dupree, Steve Cropper, Jimmy Nolen, Curtis Mayfield, etc). Moreover, Ross was a solid instructor who helped to bring the sound to a new group of guitarists who in his time were obsessed mostly with shred and metal.
A yr behind but I revisit Ross all the time. Cory Wong is definitely treated like he invented funk. No he didn’t. He’s definitely great at it but he’s an imitator of those that came before him. Nile Rodgers, overlooked Ross Bolton may he rip and many many more that didn’t seem to get their dues.
@@JJJohnsom Cory Wong is quite one dimensional player. None of his stuff is colourful or has the tina turner, james brown vibe. It's just all about the 16th chick chicka and a floppy hand that looks like a dead fish
@JackR24123 I just have Never gotten anything out of Cory Wong and his type of white boy fast funk strumming. It's got 0 soul or feel to my ears. But many people seem to think he's the 💩. Well, I'd agree his playing is that to my ears. 😂
i swear this is the best broke down as far as explaining how to play a funk rythm i have yet seen
Best funk tutorial EVER! After trying hard to practice using other well known guys' videos, I failed. But this one saved my life. Ross, you are the best! We miss you, hope you're doing well in Funk Heaven!!!
He is not doing well in Heaven, but funking rockin' hard!!! God never takes bad musicians!!!
What is his name?
@@fernandahernandez9490 ross bolton
Love u Ross…whatever I can play today is because of these vdos u left out! Hope ur keeping it fresh in funk heaven
I had Ross as a teacher in a live playing class at MI back in the 80's. I'll never forget his rendition of "Freeway Jam", completely blew me away. Great teacher and player! He will be missed.
Probably the most effective guitar instructional video ever made.
Rest In Peace Ross, I just can never take the image out of my head of 60 people Iv'e never seen smile so bright In my life when you played for the classroom. Truly inspired everyone. Gifted human being.
Rest in peace, Ross Bolton
Amazing guitarist.
R.I.P Ross, just watched some of your performances and i'm totally in awe of your playing. Thanks a ton for these lessons
Rest in Peace, Ross Bolton. Amazing guitarist and person
I just transferred my VHS of this video to DVD. This is the definitive Funk guitar instructional video. There is no funky stone left unturned here. It will improve your rhythm playing even if you are a seasoned player. Every guitar should take the time to master all these techniques it will help you no matter what style you play.
What a loss... I had the vhs too...I lost the booklet that came with the tape... Do you have a copy of the booklet....?
HammerGruvin1 there’s a book of his funk. I just googled it. $15.99.
My god, this is just pure perfection of teaching funk guitar!
What a fantastic lesson ... and what a great funk guitarist.
Thank you, Thank you & Thank you ... Brilliant break down and great play along examples
Simply AWESOME..THANK YOU ROSS!!!
Ross! My teacher in 1986
I wish you could hear how my guitar playing turned out
I've never heard of Mr. Bolton before coming across this video, but wow. You just never know the hand you will be dealt. RIP brother...
The first best lesson dvd i ever had.ever.what a fantastic instructor.r.i.p
i wish i could personally thank you ross. every time i'm feeling stuck i watch this video and write like 20 new riffs. and after i write every funk song, i go back to this to see how i could make it better
Very intelligently explained and perfectly demonstrated...God bless you sir for this gift that lives on
RIP
what a great funk guitarist
JB, Prince.. Listening this I get all kind of flashbacks from the masters of Funk.
Great vid, thanks!
This brings back memories.i was 12 when i studied guitar with this vid it despite all the dvds i saw it remains the most effective straight forward video ever released.you really have to have just two working neurons and listen to him to become a good guitarist..now i learn by a comment below he is gone..a great great spirit
Brilliant video, lesson and teacher.
I just found this video, this guy's a great teacher and player!
Excellent lesson. Thank you, Ross Bolton... You seemed like a helluva guy. R.I.P.
Man, Ross could funk. Amazing guitar player. R.I.P.
rest in peace beautiful soul
Ross is A Great player Artist and Very good Teacher.. Thanks a lot for your sharing to us..God bless you more.
Thank you Ross for this video and rest in peace.
love you ross god bless you RIP
greatest teacher ever!
The only guy that really broke down the 16th note part of funk. Most just give you some tab and tell you to just play and not understand. This guy helped my funk strumming (and therefore my RnB playing as well) so much, because I started thinking about rhythms, and my wrist would be in constant motion, regardless of if I was actually hitting the strings or not. Great teacher
Incredible lesson.
this is becoming a staple in my rhythm practice. Top Class!
Damn , i never thought i would play funk like that, thanks to this video now i improved my funk style, this guy is very very helpfull and a great teache
taught me in 1996, Fabulous player and super nice guy. You will be missed.
This video is a goldmine of guitar playing. A great guitar teacher I had years ago told me to check it out and I've been coming back to it ever since. If I ever feel like my rhythm playing is getting bad, I come to this video for a few days and it brings me back to shape. There's always something new I get from it every time too!
Me too😊
Thank you for give me a perfect video. I'm very happy to see it free
after many years of guitar journey i have come to 2 techniques that allow me to play any music: funk rhythm guitar comp and economy picking. these 2 techniques allow me to play along with any music.
I've learned more about guitar from this than any other video.
me to forget all those scales and stuff just play the funk it's easy
Awesome tone and playing on the intro.
fantastic video, fantastic guitarist. Probably the most effective instructional video for guitar ever issued
He was a very inspirational player and a great teacher...I just got to know that he passed away recently and felt super sad..he was one of those ppl who cud touch u,even if ur watching just a recorded tape..I hope he is in a funk heaven!
+T C Yes, one of the very best instructionals. Essential stuff, great learning progression and no wasted time.
Yeah and also Alex Weir too
this guy knows his stuff fo shoooo
this vid makes me feel good about my playing ..all of this is pretty simple. yay for having natural feel
Nobody can hold a guitar as perfectly still as Mr. Bolton
Ross Bolton is the man.
He is the funk riffs destroyer.
The best video I've ever seen!!!
Ross, you'll be missed.
this is a very good well thought details lesson..bravo
this is just great
Ross was a amazing teacher!
hi there ROSS,, THISis sleeyo from Italy and I do believe YOU ROCK both as a guitarist and A TEACHER,,,you're so simple and straight in teaching guitar ,something never seen or heard in my entire life,,,I got your book on Amazon and tonight I thought to check to see whether I could get you on youtube and I am so glad that I FOUND you,,,,
thank you Ross, hope you're groovin' up there...
Coolest cat at M.I.! Rest in Peace Ross!
This is fantastic! I bought his book from the Hal Leonard series but let it sit for a long time. This is much better than the book. I was always weak on playing tight, fast, rhythms, but I just got a Jam Man looper with a built-in metronome so I'm gonna start taking this part of playing more seriously.
Such a great video, and cool guy
Hi, the book is called Funk Guitar the essential guide it also comes with a cd, i found it on torrent.
waauuuu...tremendo que groove....un tremendo musico
great lesson!!
thanks Ross!
Really best funk tutorial ever i have seen^^*
Чоткие ритмы, красиво сыграно и гитара шикарно заучит.
Great lesson!
The best funk guitar tutorial to this day. All these modern cats can play, but actually teaching and breaking down all aspects of the technique is lacking.
funk master Ross R.I.P.
the jam at the intro is pretty cool
SKANK PLAYIN'! Used to have this on VHS! Awesome Stuff!!!!!!!
soooooo useful dude cheers from Spain!
Good old 70's retro
that's very hard to learn but he explained it detailed so you know what to exercise
respect. rest in peace and groove in peace.
awesome lesson, thanks for uploading!!
nice,i was able to learn a few new things from this video
you rock sir
Human metronome so awesome
thank you ross I always think you R.I.P
Magnificent exercises. It's getting more complex in the number 10. fuckin brain forces the hand to stop. thank you ross, you were a master.
@maniakoxd The mixolydian scale is a dominant 7 scale. Learn the scale and you can improvise over all the dominant 7 and dominant 9 chords he taught in the video. When he teaches minor 7 chords at the end of the video, a common scale to learn is the dorian scale.
GreAT LESSON! Many thanks!
This dude is GOD
That Shirt is where it's at!
great stuff !
Rest in peace, Ross
Awesome lesson man! RIP
Man!, I like this video. This is what funk guitar lessons are suppose to look like. Some of the stuff that's out today just doesn't have that feel or the enthusiasm.
Great video, thanks!
best funk guitar lesson on youtube
Thank you very much for sharing
epic video, made my day :), much easier to learn than from a book
u cant learn funk from book just listen ;)
this is gold
nice lesson
Nice Work ! thank you
Very cool indeed! Thank you for posting this, it is impossible to find on dvd in stores.
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R.I.P. Ross....this video always makes me sad...
+Maxy Sone ross bolton dead??
+Israel tanker in 2013 bro....
i feel sorrow! ):
faahhhhcckkkk. He was a teacher I think or maybe just visiting faculty when I was at MI in 91'. Sorry to hear this. I actually jammed with him.
Dont be sad because he is by far the best funk teacher ever. And its Is great thing he existed i still learn from him and he inspires me and many others so please be happy. His existence made a good difference in the world thats what matters.