Drum Lessons: Funk - Page 3

Drummers Sharing Tips, Tricks and Knowledge on subjects such as Drum Tuning, Drum Rudiments, Paradiddles, Shuffles, Groove Ideas,
Drum Kit Dynamics, Drum Fills, Triplets, Drum Micing, Drum Recording, Changing Drum Heads and so much more.

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Technique

by billy ashbaugh on 08/13/2010 | 7,456 Views | 7 Comments

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For today’s lesson we’re going to look at a technique used to create an open and closed hi-hat effect by using your left foot only. Get ready for a left leg workout! Once you get this concept down, it’s a great way to spice up a groove.

Billy Ashbaugh: 32nd Note Funk Groove Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 08/08/2010 | 6,366 Views | 0 Comments

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For Part 3, we're going to expand our flow of 32nd notes phrased between the kick, snare and hi-hat in a groove setting. Today's lesson will take a look at starting the flow earlier in the groove on the "&" of beat 1 or 3, then continue the flow through the next back beat. There's a lot of notes going by very quickly so be patient!

Billy Ashbaugh: Paradiddle Groove Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 08/07/2010 | 9,403 Views | 11 Comments

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Today’s lesson is going to take a look at what I call the Paradiddle Groove. We’ll create the groove by simply playing a steady flow of 16th notes as Paradiddles and then moving the right hand up to the hi-hat. After the hands get comfortable, we’ll practice playing a series of 1 bar rhythms from the download PDF on the kick drum to create several different Paradiddle Grooves.

Billy Ashbaugh: Ghost Note Groove Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 08/01/2010 | 6,068 Views | 10 Comments

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Today’s lesson takes a look at an easy way to introduce Ghost Notes into a Groove. This is a great way to get use to not hitting the snare on 2 and 4. Be sure and download the PDF file and print the page so you can work your way through all 12 Rhythms.

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Variation Workout # 2

by billy ashbaugh on 07/24/2010 | 5,996 Views | 8 Comments

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It’s time to continue our journey into the Funk Shuffle Groove. Today we’re going to expand our rhythms on the kick by introducing the “e” and the “a”. Don’t forget to download the PDF for 12 one bar patterns to workout with. Remember, even though you’re reading 16th notes, be sure and swing the patterns for the Funk Shuffle feel.

Billy Ashbaugh: 32nd Note Funk Groove Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 07/17/2010 | 5,168 Views | 3 Comments

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Today’s lesson is going to expand our concept of slipping 32nd note combinations between the kick, snare and hi-hat in a groove setting. In Part 1 we started the flow off of a backbeat. Now in Part 2 the combination will start off of a kick drum hit. Remember to slow this stuff down at first! Enjoy.

Billy Ashbaugh: Basic 16th Note Grooves Pt 4

by billy ashbaugh on 07/16/2010 | 4,821 Views | 6 Comments

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In Part 4, we’re going to look at the concept of playing two 16th notes back to back on the kick drum. We’re still keeping steady 8th’s on the hi-hat with 2 & 4 on the snare. The PDF download will provide you with 12 one bar grooves to practice. For anyone just getting into this concept, this is a great chop builder for your kick drum foot. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Variation Workout # 1

by billy ashbaugh on 07/10/2010 | 5,068 Views | 8 Comments

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For todays groove concept, we’re going to keep the same hand pattern but now move the hi-hat part over to the Ride. After adding every & or upbeat on the hi-hat with your foot, it’s time to download the PDF file and start getting busy reading rhythms with the kick drum. This one can get challenging. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: 16th Note Triplet Funk Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 07/09/2010 | 8,885 Views | 14 Comments

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This lesson will begin our journey into 16th Note Triplet Funk Groove ideas. We’re going to be breaking up the patterns between kick, snare and hi-hat. Today’s idea will be based off of the Paradiddle-Diddle. Enjoy!