Play Music Publishing Firmin Didier - Comment Jouer Grooves et Breaks Funk & Soul A La Batterie + CD
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Summary of This Method
This drum method immerses you in the heart of the rhythms that shaped Funk, Soul, and Rhythm 'n' Blues, drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of the great artists and iconic bands of the genre. The Funk section emphasizes the ultra-syncopated relationship between bass drum and snare, supported by an expressive hi-hat (accents, controlled openings) and a generous use of ghost notes, essential for adding depth and driving the groove forward. You will work on both straight grooves and shuffle feels to master several rhythmic signatures typical of Funk.
The Soul and R&B side offers pieces with a more "song-like" character, often featuring slower tempos in Soul and faster ones in Rhythm 'n' Blues. You will find a typical Motown beat, with snare on all beats and bass drum placed spaciously, as well as nuanced and syncopated hi-hat variations. The goal is to develop a clean, danceable, and musical playing style capable of supporting a band with precision while maintaining the essential feel of these styles.
To facilitate study, each piece includes five recordings on the accompanying MP3 CD: drums alone at normal tempo and then slowed down, drums played along with their playback, and finally the playback alone (also at normal and slowed tempos). This progression allows you to break down breaks and fills, stabilize timing, and then test yourself in real musical conditions, whatever your level.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | drums | Genre | Funk, Soul, and Rhythm 'n' Blues drum method |
Questions frequently asked
Does the method cover Funk grooves in shuffle?
The exercises address straight Funk grooves and shuffle feels, with work on the bass drum, snare drum, and hi-hat.
How many tracks are included on the MP3 CD?
Five recordings are offered for each piece: drums alone at normal and slow tempos, drums with playback, then playback alone at both tempos.
How to practice breaks and fills with this drum method?
The MP3 CD first allows listening to the isolated drums at normal or slow tempo. Then the playing can be placed over the playback, before a situation with playback alone, without drums. This progression serves to decipher the breaks and stabilize timing.
Does this method cover the Motown style on drums?
A typical Motown beat is presented, with the snare on all beats and a bass drum with spacious placement.
How does Play Funk & Soul Grooves and Breaks on Drums + CD deal with ghost notes?
The Funk section emphasizes ghost notes, as well as accents and controlled hi-hat openings, to work on groove dynamics.
