Intermediate Funk Sheet Music

A collection of studies composed for musicians who wish to extend themselves in improvisation, composition, sight reading and general musicianship skills. Each etude has a theoretical explanation, sug...

This chart is a very hip funky rock with a driving groove. Played around 92 BPM. Solos are provided for trombone 1 and alto 1. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. This chart will r...

As recorded by Mark Ronson and featuring Bruno Mars.

This huge hit from Diana Ross is sure to be a show-stopper for your vocal soloist. Powerfully scored for the band this chart also features the trademark spoken sections.

A very hip, funky groove chart played around 168 BPM and loaded with the classic Goodwin flair. Plus, sample solos are provided for C instruments, E-flat alto/bari, B-flat tenor, B-flat trumpet, and t...

British-German pop musician Alice Merton created a big hit with her beat-rich debut single 'No Roots', conquering first the European and then also the US charts. Since her early childhood, the daughte...

Recorded by Michael Jackson back in the 1980s, this highly infectious tune has one of pop music's funkiest bass lines plus an all-around great groove.

In a throwback to the jazz-influenced R&B style of the late 1970s, here is a driving samba/funk version of this hit by George Duke. Featuring a pair of trombones and tenor saxes at the top, this chart...

Andrew D. Gordon, world renowned music educator, author of over 80 music educational products, has written a series of books called '100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Groves' for various instruments inc...

Originally recorded by Sam and Dave, and made popular by The Blues Brothers, this well-known rhythm and blues workhorse is a natural for jazz ensemble. In the skilled hands of Roger Holmes, this one f...

Mike Tomaro takes this funk classic by Stevie Wonder through a series of new twists and turns, but he is careful to preserve the great groove and signature horns riffs from the original. Featured are...

Here's the classic funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a terrific arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This one includes all your favorite signature horn riffs as well as a solo for tenor sax.

Here's the classic funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a terrific arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This one includes all your favorite signature horn riffs as well as a solo for tenor sax.

Recorded by the funkmeisters of the 1970s - Earth, Wind & Fire - this is one of their most energetic tunes in a tightly-written and hot-sounding chart. Includes a flexible solo section and solid ensem...

Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to...

In 1987 Miles Davis took home the Grammy award for best jazz instrumental soloist for his performance on this composition by Marcus Miller. From the album by the same name, Tutu is creatively arranged...

Recorded by Joe Sample and The Crusaders in 1971, Put It Where You Want It is a great example of an early jazz fusion tune that has stood the test of time. Mike Tomaro's terrific setting shows a conte...

Top-Trompeter Rüdiger Baldauf (Heavytones) hat zusammen mit Freddi Lubitz (Höhner) sechs funky Tunes speziell für Trompete geschrieben. Inspiriert von Legenden der Funk- und Soulmusik wie James Brown...

Wer kennt das als Saxophon-Lehrer*in nicht? Man hat eine Zweier-Gruppe und will mit seinen Schülern nicht nur Duette spielen. Hier hat sich der Hamburger Komponist und Jazzmusiker Ralf Böcker, alias D...

Recorded by Billy Preston in 1974, this became a #1 hit on the charts, and in 1975 became the first musical number ever performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live! Here is a funky version for young...

The groove is a funky-rock played around 140 BPM. This chart is a great tune and excellent vehicle for guitar or any instrument. A suggested written solo is provided for guitar and for C, B-flat, E-fl...

James Brown is often known as 'The Hardest Working Man in Show Business'. He wrote many songs now regarded as classics, and this one is probably his biggest hit. Brown holds the record as the artist w...

Funk and its infectious style, remains a popular part of the music we listen to today. Timeless recordings from such artists as James Brown, The Commodores, Stevie Wonder, The Meters, The Crusaders, B...

This is a contemporary and funky-ballad treatment of this classic vocal. The key is D minor, the vocal range is A below middle C to 2nd space A. The instrumental parts are very reachable with lead tru...

Brass and sax unisons, easy figures and a rich harmonic structure will make this a big hit with everyone. The primary solo is reserved for trumpet (optional written solo provided), but piano adds some...