Semi-Easy Fender Rhodes songs to learn?

thepilgrimsdream · January 28th, 2013, 10:03 PM

Guitar is my main instrument, but I really have been wanting to develop some electric piano skills. I have been listening to a lot of Herbie, Stevie, EWF etc, but a lot of it is very complex for me to figure out. Can you recommend me some sorta funk or jazz material for a starting point? I love transcribing, but I would also love some transcriptions

edrowland · January 29th, 2013, 02:33 PM

Not actually played on a Fender Rhodes in the original, but certainly period appropriate, and relatively easy, and sounds great on a Rhodes: Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock).

krooner · February 2nd, 2013, 04:43 AM

What about, "Green Onions", an instrumental R&B hit recorded in 1962 by Booker T. & the M.G.s.

Dave Martin · February 2nd, 2013, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by krooner

What about, "Green Onions", an instrumental R&B hit recorded in 1962 by Booker T. & the M.G.s.

An excellent choice, though also not actually played on a Fender Rhodes either.

Mike A · February 2nd, 2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thepilgrimsdream

... electric piano ... sorta funk or jazz material ...

Maybe not what you're interested in, but Donald Fagen certainly comes to mind.

Dave Martin · February 2nd, 2013, 03:51 PM

You might also look at some of Ray Charles' work; even though things like "What'd I Say" were recorded on a Wurly, he used a Rhodes on his live gigs...

Kevin Murray · March 15th, 2013, 06:42 PM

Check out this video of Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters. Its and hour or so, live in some studio, and his Rhodes work is ON FIRE. You obviously won't be able to play his solos note for note, but his work is so damn inspiring. I watched this probably twenty times in the first week I found it. Just learning a few licks that he uses, and applying them to your playing... That helps a ton.

Great video for anyone at all. Bennie Maupin is the shit on the saxello too. He is burning, and oh man, Bill Summers on percussion... The whole group smokes.

January 28th, 2013, 10:03 PM	#1
thepilgrimsdream Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	Semi-Easy Fender Rhodes songs to learn? Guitar is my main instrument, but I really have been wanting to develop some electric piano skills. I have been listening to a lot of Herbie, Stevie, EWF etc, but a lot of it is very complex for me to figure out. Can you recommend me some sorta funk or jazz material for a starting point? I love transcribing, but I would also love some transcriptions

February 2nd, 2013, 03:51 PM	#6
Dave Martin Bassist and raconteur Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 996	You might also look at some of Ray Charles' work; even though things like "What'd I Say" were recorded on a Wurly, he used a Rhodes on his live gigs... __________________ Dave Martin Nashville, TN www.javajivestudio.com

March 15th, 2013, 06:42 PM	#7
Kevin Murray Drummer and B3 Freak Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 190	Check out this video of Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters. Its and hour or so, live in some studio, and his Rhodes work is ON FIRE. You obviously won't be able to play his solos note for note, but his work is so damn inspiring. I watched this probably twenty times in the first week I found it. Just learning a few licks that he uses, and applying them to your playing... That helps a ton. Great video for anyone at all. Bennie Maupin is the shit on the saxello too. He is burning, and oh man, Bill Summers on percussion... The whole group smokes. __________________ All the Best, Kevin. My band's site: parhelionjazz.bandcamp.com

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January 29th, 2013, 02:33 PM	#2
edrowland Guitar Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,067	Not actually played on a Fender Rhodes in the original, but certainly period appropriate, and relatively easy, and sounds great on a Rhodes: Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock).

February 2nd, 2013, 04:43 AM	#3
krooner Vocals Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 409	What about, "Green Onions", an instrumental R&B hit recorded in 1962 by Booker T. & the M.G.s.