16th-Note Funk Rhythms, Vol. 1 (Coming Soon)
Build tight, controlled funk grooves with essential 16th-note rhythm patterns
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About this course
Precision, control, and consistency are the foundation of great funk rhythm guitar. In this set of lessons, Chris Buono will help you build all three with a collection of essential funk rhythm patterns based on the almighty 16th note.
“Playing funk is all about precision and control. If your groove doesn’t feel tight or consistent, this is a great place to start. I’ll show you some tried-and-true funk rhythm guitar patterns, break them down, and get you playing them so you can lock into the groove and stay there.
Funk music is all about precision, and that precision comes from the guitar player. That’s you. These essential patterns will help you develop the timing, control, and consistency you need to become a funk rhythm guitar-playing master.”
Chris will break down each pattern step by step, helping you understand how the 16th-note rhythms work and how to play them with a tight, confident groove.
Grab your guitar and let’s get into it with Chris Buono!
“Playing funk is all about precision and control. If your groove doesn’t feel tight or consistent, this is a great place to start. I’ll show you some tried-and-true funk rhythm guitar patterns, break them down, and get you playing them so you can lock into the groove and stay there.
Funk music is all about precision, and that precision comes from the guitar player. That’s you. These essential patterns will help you develop the timing, control, and consistency you need to become a funk rhythm guitar-playing master.”
Chris will break down each pattern step by step, helping you understand how the 16th-note rhythms work and how to play them with a tight, confident groove.
Grab your guitar and let’s get into it with Chris Buono!
Release date: 08/06/2026 • 1h 53m runtime
Sample lessons
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Concept and Demo
Dm | Variation 1
Concept and Demo
Dm | Variation 2
Concept and Demo
Dm | Variation 3
Concept and Demo
What's included
23 lessons • 20 charts • 4 Jam Tracks
16th-Note Funk Rhythms, Vol. 1
Hey everyone, this is Chris Buono.
In this set of lessons, we're gonna work on 16th-note funk rhythm patterns. Funk music is all about precision. That precision definitely comes from the guitar player. That's you.
If your groove doesn't feel tight or consistent, well, this is a great place to start. I'm gonna throw down some essential funk rhythm guitar patterns.
I'm gonna show you how to do it because I'm gonna break them down, and I'm gonna get you playing. That's gonna lock you into the groove, and it's gonna keep you there. That's gonna make you a funk rhythm guitar-playing master.
That's enough from me. Grab your guitar, and let's get into it.
In this set of lessons, we're gonna work on 16th-note funk rhythm patterns. Funk music is all about precision. That precision definitely comes from the guitar player. That's you.
If your groove doesn't feel tight or consistent, well, this is a great place to start. I'm gonna throw down some essential funk rhythm guitar patterns.
I'm gonna show you how to do it because I'm gonna break them down, and I'm gonna get you playing. That's gonna lock you into the groove, and it's gonna keep you there. That's gonna make you a funk rhythm guitar-playing master.
That's enough from me. Grab your guitar, and let's get into it.
Mechanics of the 16th Note Rhythm
In this lesson, we’ll cover the mechanics of the 16th note rhythm, including consistent down and upstroke motion, scratches, ghost strokes, and selective fretting pressure.
E & E9
In this lesson, we’ll cover a two bar funk rhythm using an E9 chord, steady 16th note motion, scratches, accents, and clean muting techniques.
E & E9 | Variation 1
In this lesson, we’ll explore a new E9 voicing while coordinating chord attacks, scratches, and syncopated 16th note rhythms.
E & E9 | Variation 2
In this lesson, we’ll work with a rootless E9 voicing, add the 13th with the pinky, and use staccato upstrokes and space to shape the groove.
E & E9 | Variation 3
In this lesson, we’ll use a three note E9 voicing, moving perfect fourths, scratches, and space to create a more advanced funk rhythm.
Dm
In this lesson, we’ll cover a foundational funk rhythm using D minor 7, constant 16th note motion, scratches, and the funky hemiola.
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