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Before this song takes on its jazzy identity, Williams launches into a tasty funk/rock fusion groove immediatly following his spectacular triplet based tom fill that kicks off the track.
The groove masterfully blends solid backbeats and bouncy ghost notes on the snare with sloshy notes on the hi-hat and pulsating hits on the kick. |
Drums:
(Track from the CD)
Red Mask
(not included with the book's CD)
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First, let's dissect the groove and play only the first half. Play sloshy eight notes on the hi-hat, ghosting the "&" of each beat, snare on 2 - "e" - "&" and 4 - "e" - "&" and kick on the "ah" of beats 2 and 4. Play this groove very slowly at first, and be sure to play at a steady tempo. Increase the speed only as you feel comfortable
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Now, let's focus on the second half of the groove. Again, play sloshy eight notes on the hi-hat, but this time, play the snare on the "e" and the "ah" of beats 1 and 3, and on the "e" and the "&" of beats 2 and 4. Again, play the kick on the "ah" of beats 2 and 4. Practice very slowly at first, and focus on playing the groove evenly and steadily.
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Next, put the two halves together, and play the entire groove pattern.
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Finally, add some feel to the groove with some accented and ghosted snare hits.
With a little practice, you'll sound just like Tony Williams!! |
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| Learn to play the most legendary drum beats and solos ever recorded! This book is your essential guide to the biggest & best drummers to ever grace the instrument, the music they played, the gear they used, and the drummers that influenced them. Includes: Authentic transcriptions and easy-to-follow lessons for 85 of the most legendary beats and solos ever recorded. Insight into the history and development of Funk, Alternative/Punk Rock, Metal, Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Jam Band, Fusion, Jazz, and Reggae plus a listing of essential recordings for each genre . An audio CD containing all the beats and solos presented in the book. Dozens of amazing photos. Over 250 pages! Drummers include: Travis Barker * Carlton Barrett * Carter Beauford * Jason Bittner * John Bonham * Danny Carey * Billy Cobham * Tré Cool * Stewart Copeland * Lowell "Sly" Dunbar * Jon Fishman * Mickey Hart * Topper Headon * Bill Kreutzmann * Gene Krupa * Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste * Keith Moon * Vinnie Paul * Neil Peart * Mike Portnoy * Buddy Rich * Max Roach * Chad Smith * John "Jabo" Starks * Ringo Starr * Clyde Stubblefield * Lars Ulrich * Dave Weckl * Tony Williams ...and more! |
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