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In contrast to swing music, the eighth notes in funk music are played straight (as long as you are incommon time). The difficulty with funk is knowing which notes to play short, which notes to play long, and whichnotes to emphasize. This is where articulation becomes the controlling factor. The same rules for house tops apply as in swing. However, in "The Funky Melon" we begin to seestaccato markings as well. Staccato notes are played short and to the point with a "dit" sound andrelatively little emphasis. Remember, house tops are tongued, short, and loud with a "da" sound. Let'suse measures 13-16 as an example of both. Be sure to listen to the demonstration on the CD forcomparison.

Randy Hunter Jazz 104 Victoria Station, Woodstock, GA 30189-1465 (770) 924-7102 randyhunterjazz@mindspring.com

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This etude was taken from "Introductory Etudes In Jazz Comprehension", Book 1in the "Complete Jazz

Styles" series. Included in the book are 12 jazz etudes in a variety of styles with a CD providing demonstrationsand rhythm section play-a-longs for each selection. Visit the web site www.randyhunterjazz.com to download apromotional mp3 copy of both the play-a-long and sax demo of this etude. This book is also available for purchase

at the web site (Retailer inquiries are welcome). It is available for other instruments as well.

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