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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Workout Part 2

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Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Workout Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 17:01

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Here's the follow up to Funk Shuffle Workout Part 1. In this lesson
we're going use the same hand pattern from part one and begin to
explore playing various 16th note rhythms with the kick drum. Today
we're going to play all of the 1 & 2 note possibilities for every
beat of the groove. This exercise will help prepare you for putting
these patterns together randomly to create a series of Funk Shuffle
Grooves in the future. Enjoy!

Don't forget to grab the PDF file with the notation from this lesson by clicking on the download tab above.

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Szamrynquie Says Funk Shuffle

Submitted On: Saturday, Dec 17, 2011 - 10:48 AM

It's just funktastick lesson. Thanx Billy

Drummer Drew Says Tight

Submitted On: Monday, Jul 26, 2010 - 1:53 AM

I haven't tried it on the kit yet, but I was able to "air" drum along. What I really wanted to comment on is how tight Billy is. I know it's just a matter of putting the hi-hat and snare parts on "auto-pilot" and then concentrating and making sure that every beat lines up where it's supposed to. Easier said than done I'm sure!

ebehme2 Says supper cool lesson! i love

Submitted On: Tuesday, Jun 8, 2010 - 2:51 AM

supper cool lesson! i love both shuffle grooves and funk grooves!

SJDrummer Says Keeping bass drum doubles tight

Submitted On: Tuesday, Jun 8, 2010 - 12:26 AM

I notice these funk/blues shuffles really help me tighten up my doubles, both on the kick and with my hands, so when I go to play another punk beat, the 16th doubles take less energy and focus, and when I to tom-tom-kick-kick fills, I can do them and keep a good sound/volume. I'll get cracking on these tomorrow, can't wait for part 3!

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Keeping bass drum doubles tight

Submitted On: Tuesday, Jul 27, 2010 - 9:06 AM

That's great! You're right...it's amazing how one single technique can be applied to several different styles or concepts. Thanks for watching!

drumfreak Says AWESOME!!

Submitted On: Tuesday, Jan 26, 2010 - 7:23 PM

Billy, you're a mad man, this new setup is awesome! I bet you feel right at home!! Sounds great, looks great! Thanks for keeping these lessons going!!

billy ashbaugh Says Re: AWESOME!!

Submitted On: Sunday, Jan 31, 2010 - 8:14 AM

Hey...thanks Eric! Yeah, I do kinda feel at home :)

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