Pickup Music | 2 weeks ago
Get up! Learn how to lock into the pocket like a member of the James Brown backing band.
Pickup Music instructor Donnie Laudicina will guide you through this James Brown-inspired track.
By the end of this video, you’ll have a better grasp of some funk guitar fundamentals, such as:
Shell Chords – Learn how to play these minimal chord shapes.
Chanking – Master the strumming technique for that tight, percussive tone.
Playing in the Pocket – Focus on your picking hand for that rhythmic funk feel.
Once you’ve got the groove down, you can jam along with Donnie and the Pickup Band.
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Unlock your fretboard with step-by-step learning pathways that get results:
✅ Day-by-day lessons
✅ Interactive tab and exercises
✅ Jam sessions with a live recorded band
✅ 1:1 video feedback on your playing
✅ Supportive community of fellow guitarists.
The most common thing we hear from new members is that they’ve made more progress in a couple of months with Pickup Music than in years of teaching themselves.
"I can honestly say that after only a month of daily practice, my playing has jumped years in progress." - Jake Kirby, Pickup Music member.
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LINKS & OTHER RESOURCES
🎙️Pickup Music Podcast: https://pickupmusic.co/podcast
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupmusic/
📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupguitar
Chapters:
00:12 A-Section
02:28 B-Section
04:03 Turnaround
05:48 Performance
