Funk

How To Play "Cissy Strut" by The Funky Meters-New Orleans Funk

Drummeretc — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:52:35 -0500

Here's a quick lesson on a killa tune by The Funky Meters called "Cissy Strut". One of my favs!

DRUM LESSONS WITH STEPHEN TAYLOR

Billy Ashbaugh: Paradiddle Groove Workout #4

billy ashbaugh — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:00:07 -0500

For today’s lesson we’re going to expand our rhythms for the kick drum in this groove setting.

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Up Beat Grooves Part 2

billy ashbaugh — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 08:41:45 -0500

In today’s lesson we’re going to get busier with the kick drum pattern. It’s time to introduce some 16th note rhythms on the kick drum.

Billy Ashbaugh: Basic 16th Note Grooves Pt 5

billy ashbaugh — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:44:10 -0400

We’re adding two more patterns to workout with on the kick drum. These rhythms are getting funky!

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Up Beat Groove Idea #1

billy ashbaugh — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:28:34 -0400

Today’s lesson will take a look at playing the & or up beat pattern on the hi-hat during a groove. For now the snare will continue to play a nice solid rim shot for beats 2 & 4.

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Variation Workout # 3

billy ashbaugh — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:36:56 -0400

In Part 3, we're going to continue to expand our kick drum patterns. The hands will stay the same and you're still playing every up beat on the hi-hat with your left foot.

Billy Ashbaugh: Ghost Note Groove Workout #3

billy ashbaugh — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:26:24 -0400

We're going to expand our journey today by adding some new rhythmic possibilities on the kick drum. Remember to download the PDF file to get all 12 one bar patterns to workout with. Enjoy!!

Billy Ashbaugh: 16th Note Triplet Funk Part 3

billy ashbaugh — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:13:09 -0400

Today's lesson is going to expand our concept of playing a short and steady flow of 16th note Triplets between the kick, snare and hi-hat.

Billy Ashbaugh: Para Triplet Groove Idea Part 1

billy ashbaugh — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 08:28:30 -0400

For today's lesson we're going to expand on the Para Triplet sticking pattern and begin to explore this concept in a groove setting.

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Workout Part 5

billy ashbaugh — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:36:12 -0400

Today we’re going to expand our Rhythms that were playing on the kick drum during this Funk Shuffle Groove Workout. We’re still keeping the same hand pattern for now.