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Learning Classic Drum Beats and Groove Techniques
Understand the techniques to play along to classic drum grooves and beats.
InstructorDave Previ
Total Length2h 12m
About Course
Learning Classic Drum Beats and Groove Techniques is a comprehensive course designed for drummers aiming to master iconic rhythms that have shaped popular music. Led by seasoned drummer Dave Previ, this course delves into the foundational grooves that define genres like rock, funk, reggae, and more.
Throughout the course, students will explore and dissect classic drum patterns, gaining insights into the techniques and nuances that give these beats their distinctive feel. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of groove, timing, and dynamics, enabling drummers to play with authenticity and confidence.
By engaging with practical exercises and in-depth analyses, participants will develop a solid understanding of how to perform and adapt these classic grooves. This course is ideal for drummers seeking to enhance their rhythmic vocabulary and connect more deeply with the music they play.
Course Content
- Introduction
- Charting and Transcribing
- Practicing
- Recording
- “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
- “Eternal Life” by Jeff Buckley
- “Manic Depression” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
- “Fool in the Rain” by Led Zeppelin
- “The Funky Drummer” by James Brown
- “Funky Snakefoot” by Alphonse Mouzon
- “Just Kissed My Baby” by The Meters
- “Kissing My Love” by Bill Withers
- “3 on E” by Vulfpeck
- “Can’t You See” by Tower of Power
- “Ebony Jam” by Tower of Power
- “La Grange” by ZZ Top
- “One Love” by Bob Marley and The Wailers
- “Fungi Mama” by Blue Mitchell
- “Don’t Fight Your Wars” by Tony Allen
- “Jingle Jangle” by Chuck Brown
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