You Can’t Keep the Funk Down – Downtown Funk Bass Sheet Music
You Can’t Keep the Funk Down – Downtown Funk Bass Sheet Music is available for purchase online. This product is perfect for any bass player who wants to add some funky flavor to their playing!
Introduction
“You Can’t Keep the Funk Down” is a song by American musician Bruno Mars from his second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox (2012). The song was written by Mars, Philip Lawrence and Jeff Bhasker, and produced by Mars, Lawrence and Mark Ronson. It is a funk song with influences of new jack swing. Lyrically, it features Mars boasting about his dancing and sexual prowess.
The song was released as the album’s third single on November 4, 2012. “You Can’t Keep the Funk Down” peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. A remixed version of the song featuring rapper Lil’ Wayne was included on the iTunes Store deluxe edition of the album. The official music video for “You Can’t Keep the Funk Down” features Mars and his band The Hooligans performing in a 1970s-inspired setting.
“You Can’t Keep the Funk Down” received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production and Mars’ vocal performance. The song peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Internationally, it peaked at number 45 in Australia and number 21 in New Zealand.
The Groove
The groove is the heart and soul of funk music, and the bass is the key ingredient that makes it all work. A good funk groove has a driving rhythm that makes you want to move, and a good funk bassist knows how to lay down a groove that will make the whole band swing.
In this bass lesson, we’re going to learn how to play a funk groove in the style of the song “Downtown” by Bruno Mars. This groove has a few different parts that we’ll learn to play one at a time. Once you’ve got the hang of it, we’ll put it all together and you’ll be playing this funk groove like a pro in no time!
The Hook
The hook is the most important part of the song, and it’s what will make people want to listen to your song over and over again. The best hooks are catchy and easy to remember, so make sure that your hook is something that people will be able to sing along to.
The Feel
When it comes to Funk, the feel is everything. The best Funk basslines have a strong groove that drives the music forward and makes people want to move. If you can nail the feel, the rest will fall into place.
A good place to start is with the drums. Listen to how the drummer is playing and try to imitate that with your bassline. Once you have a good groove going, you can start adding in some embellishments and fills to really make your bassline stand out.
One of the most important things to remember when playing Funk is that less is often more. It’s better to play a few simple, well-placed notes than a lot of random notes all over the place. When in doubt, leave it out!
The Break
The break is the most important part of the song, giving the listener a chance to really appreciate the funkiness of the bass line. In order to keep the funk down, make sure you hit all the right notes and don’t rush through it.
The Outro
The Outro is the last section of the song. It starts with the guitar playing the same riff as in the intro, then the bass comes in playing a similar but different riff. The drums and percussion come in and playing a more complex groove. The horns come in playing the main melody of the song. The whole band plays together for a while, then the song fades out.
