Funkadelic "Not Just Knee Deep" Piano Tutorial

[@sonandsanford4963]

The GREATEST funk song of my hay day High school youth.

[@BWAVQ]

my Dude! You are that Guy!!!

[@karlismusik]

BWAVQ wow that’s really cool. Thanks a million for watching

[@alfredmuveestarrmickens6841]

This is my jam I had the pleasure of seeing Parliament Funkadelic back in 1980 ar The Apollo NYC amd they performed this joint. Also on stage was the late great Phillipe Wynn from The Spinners.

[@karlismusik]

Legends in the game

[@MrMelvinjordan]

Broham, you are FANTASTIC. Your playing and singing are on the 1!!!

[@MsKikiDivine314]

👃🏽👃🏾👃🏿 Yep, I smell the funk!!! Thank you so much Karlis.

[@fatmoh7289]

you’re the bset and you deserve a million viewers!

[@karlismusik]

Fatmoh omg you’re so cool. We will get there for sure

[@lloydporchia7583]

@@karlismusik Hey Brother, I've been playing this song for almost as long as it was released and I've always had a little trouble working out the chords of this song. Basically chords in general. As you can tell I play by ear. I plan to take music lessons in the near future. It always helps to play music the right way. Oh by the way this is my favorite song ever, especially the mid-way breakdown. That's my part right there lol. Appreciate the tutorial. You are a big help with a classic Pfunk song 🤘🏿.

[@chazrocket]

Classic! It’s impossible not to dance when this song plays. The funk is real

[@karlismusik]

The funk is really real

[@andew-wc5ly]

Liked the video.😊

[@fatmoh7289]

right on

[@karlismusik]

Fatmoh ha ha thanks

[@marqosmarqos1201]

Dope. Classic song.

[@karlismusik]

Classic Classic Classic

[@desavieuporter4950]

Truly taught me the song in 10 minutes. Cant thank you enough.funk on!

[@karlismusik]

You’re welcome it’s my pleasure

[@dariussuite1605]

@@karlismusik You're making the song more harder to play than what it is, You're saying the notes when playing it and trying to explain it in a unnecessary way. I play this with ease, you don't need to know the name of all the notes to play this, just remember the keys and play it.

[@karlismusik]

@@dariussuite1605 I appreciate that suggestion but you have to remember that everyone has different ways of learning and retention. I just want to make sure I leave as much as possible to help.

[@bigronlfavordawolfmanhall9371]

That’s cool Ppl all my classmates and friends danced to Knee deep. Now that Big Ron has fallen so knee deep in awe of musicianship and understand how much time needs to be put into learning I just have to thank you for this cool lesson.

[@karlismusik]

You’re welcome. Thanks for supporting

[@ロンドン]

師匠〜〜〜〜！！！ 4:50 歌も練習します😭上手すぎる😭 0:35 練習用

[@karlismusik]

谢谢你。唱歌真好玩

[@cfalcon8342]

This is my fav funk of all time

[@andrewhartley4569]

THANK YOU!!

[@karlismusik]

🙏🏾

[@beatsmadesimple]

Awesome!!

[@karlismusik]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@mouradmou4546]

Thank you for this! This video made me realise that let's play house by tha dogg pound was probrably inspired by this song. That's the beauty of music.

[@karlismusik]

Wow never thought of that

[@thaboiwolf7181]

U ARE A BAD MAMA JAMMA JAMMA 🔥🔥🔥I LOVE THE WAY U TEACH

[@karlismusik]

Thank you so much

[@Alwaysprogressing]

The bass line is so cold

[@karlismusik]

Omg tell me about it smh

[@grenciamars4876]

This is such a fantastic video, cannot even begin to express my gratitude! I'm a guitar player and not great at keys, but with these simple and GREAT voicings I can funk and sell it like I know what I'm doing on the keys! xD Many thanks and blessings to you, man!

[@stephanocternaud9161]

Thank you so much, now i can do it, such a pleasure!!!!!

[@karlismusik]

Now that’s what I’m talking about. You’re welcome and thank you

[@gregmuscovalley3791]

Awsome

[@aj-runner]

Nice work. Gonna play it tonight 💪🏼

[@karlismusik]

That’s what I’m talkin bout

[@allenreason6285]

Cold thumbs up

[@Galv1nBass]

I don't even play keys, but this was AWSOME! :D

[@karlismusik]

G. Mos hey thanks for stopping by

[@bobbachelor5930]

Karlismusik you are good !

[@markosmi81]

Thank u very much 4 this lesson,a great funk piano lessons are what is missing on utub and your piano lesson of this great funk classic is gold.

[@karlismusik]

Marko Smiljanic you’re so welcome. I’m happy to fill the void

[@markosmi81]

@@karlismusik may i ask is there a chance 4 u 2 do Baby I'm A Star by Prince? that piano groove is super funky and slick and the only guy i've seen kill it is Greg Phillignes

[@karlismusik]

@@markosmi81 I got you, posting real soon!

[@Javier-se8mg]

Nice 👍

[@karlismusik]

Javier thanks

[@shawnrichardson1982]

Thanks bro! You’re clutch with this one!

[@karlismusik]

You're welcome. I got you. Thank you

[@TheRealGridhead]

Thanks

[@karlismusik]

🙏🏾

[@OriginalRussianSpy]

Love it! Subcribed!

[@KirklandWilliamsWorkout3000]

🔥🔥🔥

[@karlismusik]

🙏🏾

[@ToniJXN]

this helped me a lot , thank you so much

[@karlismusik]

I'm so happy this helped you're welcome!

[@robbo12332]

Awesome! one of their finest for sure and now I can jam along to it - much love!

[@karlismusik]

That's what I'm talking about

[@cooldude6651]

Comment for the algorithm, and to let you know you have an amazing voice and this was a great video.

[@karlismusik]

Cool Dude thanks you that’s so cool thanks for watching

[@joewalsh8217]

Great job! Just got a new subscriber!

[@karlismusik]

Yo! Thanks for the sub!!!!!! You’re awesome

[@MaukaMelodies]

Love these tutorials! Mahalo!

[@karlismusik]

Thank you so much

[@CaseyFinnigan]

Super easy to follow, thanks!

[@karlismusik]

I’m happy this helps. You’re welcome and thank you

[@deedee-pj3gs]

Thanks for the lesson, that was 🔥🔥🔥

[@karlismusik]

You’re welcome and thank you for watching

[@tybdonald]

Pure Excellence, Sir.

[@karlismusik]

Wow. Thank you sir

[@u2rwise1]

Good gosh man!

[@karlismusik]

Mr. Mike so cool! Thanks

[@gregmuscovalley3791]

DOPE

[@DarylYoung-uh7vo]

Bro you bad keep it up 👆 more funk tutorials. 😮

[@donthewatcher]

junie morrison on Moog bass -- piano- prophet 5 synth- fender rhodes bootsy on drums - michael hampton guitar- larry frantangelo Bongo/ ape sound my favorite song in the whole world

[@shanetheoutlaw7918]

Damn I love when you sing

[@karlismusik]

Thanks so much 🙏🏾

[@tjazztony14]

Man thank you much much

[@karlismusik]

You’re welcome

[@karlismusik]

And thank you

[@bmac1542]

Very good tutorial. Able to follow along easily

[@karlismusik]

I’m glad you enjoy. Thank you

[@rayhorne9011]

You are the Best of the Best my Bro your channel will grow off the charts

[@karlismusik]

I appreciate that. Speak it into existence. Thanks bro

[@iratucker1632]

Awesome!!!!

[@karlismusik]

👍🏿

[@theonecalledvino8165]

I'm doing a sub for a P-Funk tribute I'm leaning this on keys and bass. This was so helpful for me to nail. happy practice!

[@karlismusik]

I’m so glad to help. Go and kill that performance

[@TheMaslater2008]

Brother Kalis I really like how you put your music out there brother I would like to know how do I get a couple songs For you to do for me what is the procedure for that to happen I was thinking about maze the morning after I can’t find it and Kem you’re on my mind please let me know thank you🎹

[@karlismusik]

Thank you so much for watching. I will add these titles to the list

[@xnuyorker109]

With Bernie on keys damn right it's funky.

[@karlismusik]

xnuyorker109 👌🏿

[@delltellapharoah2378]

....it may have been junie

[@saylormcvernon226]

@@delltellapharoah2378 yah it was Junie

[@billynunn9]

BERNIE & JUNIE .....

[@kiiinnndddaaa]

So damn good. I think in the intro it’s not just a straight G tho, it’s a Cmaj7/G (right hand is G B C E from lowest to highest) then to Fmaj7 so you keep the E on top while bass walks down

[@vernonbrooks6890]

Big Props to you! This tutorial is clear & concise! Guitarist can learn so much from keyboardist! Thank you! I just liked and subscribed too! 🎶🎸🎹🎸🎶

[@karlismusik]

Thanks for the like subscribe and watching

[@johnduff4625]

Yeah !!!!

[@karlismusik]

Thank you

[@keithboone5571]

Dope!! Learn a lot just from this video! Good stuff👍🏾

[@karlismusik]

Always a pleasure. Thank you watching

[@pman8478]

Man I can't wait to learn this one too

[@karlismusik]

rajan bansal this is a really good song. Thanks!

[@pman8478]

@@karlismusik one of my all time favorites! I'm a huge fan of the parliament funkadelic, sly stone and Cheryl Lynn songs uve posted too

[@karlismusik]

@@pman8478 good music

[@PorchBass]

I like your style. Subbed

[@karlismusik]

Thanks for the sub!!!!!!! I appreciate you so much. Thank you

[@NINELIVECORP]

underrated family

[@karlismusik]

For sure

[@manifestideas]

Seems like youre playing A7 there not Amaj7. Love your tutorials bro. Youve helped me a lot!

[@karlismusik]

I’m sorry dude I am calling it wrong. I have since made that correction from Amaj7 to Adom7

[@christianjensenandnicolelo5934]

Nice! I've been trying to learn this on Guitar! Michael Hampton and Prince are my 2 favorite guitar players. I play a little keys too, I'm digging this! Could you do "Got to be Real" by Cheryl Lynn sometime in the future? Music, is there anything better in this world? Peace.

[@karlismusik]

Nothing better than music my friend. Thanks for watching and I will definitely add Cheryl Lynn to my list and get it posted ASAP! Thanks again

[@christianjensenandnicolelo5934]

@@karlismusik Thank You!

[@dopebrotherfunk4995]

much props man

[@karlismusik]

Thank you thank you and thank you

[@gregory9028]

Hey man what are the notes to the signature synth melody? What key is it in? Thanks I grew up being amazed by the funk in this one.

[@misstoyaj]

Ok when I get my keyboard I'm coming back to this video. Someone like my comment in 6 months 😆

[@misstoyaj]

Also you got a new subscriber! 😁

[@karlismusik]

misstoyaj thank you so much for the sub. You’re awesome. Get that keyboard ASAP

[@LSturdy]

Did you Master It ?

[@shawnmceachin720]

l😊ve

[@prestonlloyd9249]

hey karlis do you mean A DOMINANT 7 A7 when you breaking down the chorus

[@karlismusik]

So sorry, that’s an A7

[@richarddaughertydaugherty7458]

do you give lessons or have a book or web site

[@jzzc]

The A Maj7 you refer to (at 3:14) is really an A dom7

[@karlismusik]

Yes this is one if my earlier videos and I’ve since corrected that mistake on other videos. Thanks for watching

[@derricklester9210]

Can you play I don't know what it is but it's sure is Funky by the group Ripple

[@karlismusik]

Adding to the list

[@stevepolius-nx8ip]

You see This where we as black folk Fuck up The masterfull musicianship Freakboards was king Bernie worrell junie morrison So respect Its not just george clinton Wake up 💯😡💯

[@grooveneedle7615]

Brother Karlis, what is your favorite p-funk song? whatever it is id love to hear your interpretation!

[@karlismusik]

Wow that is a great question. Also hard to answer. I will have to think about that one but I will throw one out there: Parliament "Motor Booty Affair" but I know thats not the only one.

[@grooveneedle7615]

@@karlismusik i enjoyed your interpretation of the booty affair. Your documentation is well thought out. While i am not a pianist i always write charts to your joints note by note for use on my axe. If i havnt said it yet, i will now. Spot on brother. A huge come Up. Stay woke and please keep bringing the one

[@karlismusik]

GROOVE NEEDLE that’s so cool man. Ok I will post one that I have not posted yet and I will tag you when it’s done

[@derricklester9210]

There is 6 songs that I'm requesting. 1. Precious love - The Ohio players from the Contradiction album 2. Body Vibes - The Ohio players from the Angel album. 3. No Show- Kool & the gang from the Something special album 4.Jones vs Jones- Kool & the gang from the Celebration album 5. Fruitman - Kool & the gang from the Light of worlds album 6. I Don't want to change you - Crown height affair from the Sure shot album

[@karlismusik]

Cool I will add these to the list. Thanks

[@jaronjammer7516]

Hell yeah haha

[@karlismusik]

Jaron Jammer yes

[@mr.mortysnipez5919]

Great tutorial however I think it would be better to list the A chord as dominant instead of major 7

[@karlismusik]

Thank you sir 🙏🏾. Lol I know I know I know I did that in so many videos. Ok no excuses but I play by ear and my theory is self taught. My logic behind calling it a major 7 was of course the d flat making it a major instead of the c but I had the 7 all wrong and of course the A flat is the 7 🤣 I appreciate you bro

[@IfunkY1]

Tight my Brotha I play the guitar lil key’s but you helped a brotha out like a mug🤟🏾 Aced out podcast check it out

[@karlismusik]

For sure glad to help. I’m gonna check that out

[@IfunkY1]

@@karlismusik Right on...Choc'Let is our next guest our this coming week...HOllA!

[@karlismusik]

@@IfunkY1 dope!!!! Definitely tuning in

[@MrMistercomposer]

Thanks bro.you just made a little mistake it's not A major 7 it's A dominant = A7 😉

[@karlismusik]

I know I know I know I always make that mistake but thanks to you and others I will not make it again

[@ronaldwilliams2162]

Awesome lesson..but please quit calling the A7 chord an Ama7.....they're different.(constructed differently)

[@karlismusik]

Thank you and I will

[@xeropunt5749]

Neverrr misshin a beeeeet naw….

[@karlismusik]

🙌🏿

[@Mysterious_ed2024]

PUT OUT NOTES🎉

[@alswheeljewel]

Play that Funk Shit

[@karlismusik]

🔥

[@TSTrecords]

Wrong keyboard sound, junie used korg and mini moog

[@mafyatekin]

Starting from 2:11 I really wished I was a nibba

[@pedroqueiroz6268]

Call out my name

[@karlismusik]

By who?

[@tiosaintbanks]

All kinds of wrong brotha! Your chords are not on point! Sing perhaps, but don't play or teach.

[@karlismusik]

Thank you for the encouragement

[@billynunn9]

HEY BRO I LIKE YOU BE GETTING SHIT RIGHT ,YOU CAN ALSO TRY G13TH (FBE) DOWN TO THE E7 #5 # 9

[@karlismusik]

Oh that’s dope, thank you

[@opendoorsxo]

🔥🔥🔥