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Drum Lessons: Funk - Page 2

Drummers Sharing Tips, Tricks and Knowledge on subjects such as Drum Tuning, Drum Rudiments, Paradiddles, Shuffles, Groove Ideas,
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Billy Ashbaugh: Paradiddle Groove Workout #3

by billy ashbaugh on 09/12/2010 | 5,641 Views | 1 Comments

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In Part 3, we're going to continue our workout with the Paradiddle Groove by expanding the 16th note rhythms played on the kick drum. Things are getting funky now, we're getting into two note combinations of 16th notes back to back. Remember to slow everything down and concentrate on proper note placement and try to make each groove feel the best you can.

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #2

by billy ashbaugh on 09/11/2010 | 6,675 Views | 0 Comments

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In Part 2, we’re going to get a little busier with the kick drum. It’s time to introduce a few 16th note rhythms. For now we’re going to keep the two variations of the opening hat, both on the downbeat and also on the upbeat. The ride will continue with straight 8th notes with a solid 2 and 4 on the snare. Don’t forget to download the PDF file with kick drum rhythms. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Double Paradiddle Groove Idea

by billy ashbaugh on 09/10/2010 | 6,794 Views | 11 Comments

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This is a groove idea inspired by the sticking from the Double Paradiddle. Enjoy!

L.T.D. - Back In Love Again - The Drum Ninja

by thedrumninja on 09/10/2010 | 1,227 Views | 0 Comments

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Here’s a look at a real funk classic, L.T.D’s, “(Everytime I Turn Around) Back In Love Again”. This single was released from their Something to Love album and spent two weeks at number one on the US R&B singles chart. It also peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number nineteen on the disco chart. Download The Transcription - http://thedrumninja.com/downloads/backinloveagain.pdfJeffrey Osborne lays down a clean funky groove throughout with some tasty variations and just a couple of fills to set up the transitions between sections. In the verses the right hand plays eighth notes on the hi-hat with an open on the and of four. During the chorus the hi-hat remains closed. Watch for the fill leading into the chorus – the whole band plays the same figure so it’s important to get it nice and tight. DN 

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 4

by billy ashbaugh on 09/05/2010 | 6,988 Views | 0 Comments

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In Part 4, we're going back to steady quarter notes with you hi-hat foot while we introduce a few 16th note rhythms on the kick drum. We're still keeping steady 8th notes on the ride with 2 and 4 accented on the snare drum. Don't forget to relax and stay on each groove until it feels really settled. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Groove Accent Exercise Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 09/05/2010 | 8,029 Views | 0 Comments

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This lesson explores the concept of quickly opening the hi-hat as accents during a groove. This is some funky stuff and sounds great in a mid-tempo funk groove. Be sure and download the PDF with 12 one bar rhythms for you to workout with on the kick drum and hi-hat. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: 16th Note Triplet Funk Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 08/30/2010 | 5,771 Views | 4 Comments

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Today's lesson is going to expand on the concept we started in Part 1. I'm going to share two more ideas today. We're still starting this 16th note triplet flow right off of a back beat, but now we're going to involve the kick drum a bit more as well as switch up the sticking. Remember to start slow and gain control before you try to speed this stuff up.

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 08/22/2010 | 7,937 Views | 0 Comments

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In today's lesson we're going to incorporate our heel toe hi-hat technique into a groove setting. We're going to cover playing both the downbeat and upbeat with our opening hi-hat pattern while we practice playing the rhythms from the download PDF on the kick drum. This is a great workout for your hi-hat foot. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Paradiddle Groove Workout #2

by billy ashbaugh on 08/15/2010 | 6,589 Views | 2 Comments

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For the lesson today we're going to venture into 16th note world with the kick drum patterns. We'll start by adding the 1st and last 16th note along with just the "e" and just the "a". Our hands will stay consistent through out, playing a steady flow of 16th note Paradiddles between the snare and hi-hat. These PDF Download Rhythms can really be a challenge played on the kick drum! Enjoy.

Billy Ashbaugh: Ghost Note Groove Workout #2

by billy ashbaugh on 08/15/2010 | 5,648 Views | 1 Comments

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We're going to expand on this Groove by adding the 1st two 16th notes (1e) and the last two 16th notes (&a) to the Rhythms included in the PDF Download. Our hand pattern will stay the same for now, playing a steady flow of 16th notes between the snare and hi-hat. This workout is a lot of fun and will really help you get use to accenting the snare on the "e" and "a" throughout the Groove.