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The "Return of the Groove" Instructional Series


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Hey everyone,

 

The "Return of the Groove" series features lessons that focus on developing one's sense of groove by learning fun and unique rhythms, as well as the occasional classic . Some of these are from when I first started posting online lessons about five years ago, so you will notice that the picture quality and my level of comfort in front of the camera increase as the series carries on. As always, the goal should be to have fun with these and try to make them your own. Drum on! :cool:

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Transcriptions can be found at http://www.kindbeatsdrums.com/lessons

 

Return of The Groove: Lesson 1 - Linear-esque Boom Bap Beat

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Return of The Groove: Lesson 2 - Nasty Bell Groove

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Return of The Groove: Lesson 3 - The "Funky Drummer" Break & The Fatback ("Cold Sweat")

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Return of The Groove: Lesson 4 - Funky 2-Bar Phrase

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Return of The Groove: Lesson 5 - The Katz Pajamas (Linear Funk Groove)

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Return of The Groove : Lesson 6 - Boom Boom Chick Chick

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Return of The Groove: Lesson 7 - Dirty Ghosted Odd-Time Funk In 9/8

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Finally, here's the latest installation which came out today.

 

Return of The Groove: Lesson 8 - Alternating Clave Rhythms Over A Heavy Back Beat

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Okay folks, here's the newest installation in the Return of The Groove series and this one focuses on a dirty quarter note triplet shuffle. Enjoy!

 

Return of The Groove: Lesson 9 - Dirty Quarter Note Triplet Shuffle

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For Lesson 10, I decided to challenge both the viewer and myself with something special. The result is what I call an upside down samba. Basically, the traditional bass drum pattern is being voiced on the snare and the traditional snare part is voiced on the bass drum. The hi-hats remain the same, but there are a few variations for our riding hand to play. As always, transcriptions can be found at www.kindbeatsdrums.com/lessons. Have fun and make it your own!

 

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