Funk

Groove-based music with syncopated rhythms

Single chord vamps9th and 13th chordsChromatic passing chordsRhythmic emphasis

Common Keys: E, A, D, G, C

James Brown Vamp

95% popular

Progression (Roman Numerals)

I9 - I9

Example in C

C9 - C9

Single chord funk groove

Funk Turnaround

85% popular

Progression (Roman Numerals)

I7 - IV7 - I7 - I7

Example in C

C7 - F7 - C7 - C7

Basic funk progression

P-Funk Changes

80% popular

Progression (Roman Numerals)

i7 - i7/IV - i7 - i7

Example in C

Am7 - Am7/D - Am7 - Am7

Parliament style progression