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Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Workout Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 07:37

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This one’s fun!! In today’s lesson we’re going to begin to create a series of grooves by reading rhythms on the kick from the PDF download sheet. Remember to keep the hand pattern consistent throughout. This is some funky stuff….enjoy!

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old_drummer Says Funk Shuffle #3

Submitted On: Thursday, Nov 4, 2010 - 10:19 AM

A most excellent lesson series, Billy!

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Funk Shuffle #3

Submitted On: Thursday, Nov 4, 2010 - 10:37 AM

Thanks!

nate007 Says Great stuff working on

Submitted On: Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 - 10:01 PM

Great stuff working on rhythms and limbs. Thanks a lot billy!!

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Great stuff working on

Submitted On: Friday, Jul 30, 2010 - 8:45 AM

You're welcome!

Drummer Drew Says Good Idea

Submitted On: Monday, Jul 26, 2010 - 2:03 AM

Thanks for the tip whereby you played only the first bass drum note of the groove for four measures then added the second, third, fourth, etc. I had never thought of that. I'm gonna try that on some Latin grooves I've been working on.

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Good Idea

Submitted On: Tuesday, Jul 27, 2010 - 9:09 AM

Sweet...please give it a try. It has helped me tremendously in the past. Let me know how it goes!

SJDrummer Says I will apply this elsewhere

Submitted On: Thursday, Feb 11, 2010 - 5:34 PM

I really like how this sounds, but its not something that would fit quite right in the songs my band makes. I'm thinking maybe making it more linear, give it a punk pulse. I have to go tune my toms in a bit so I will give this a try while Im out there. Thanks Billy!

billy ashbaugh Says Re: I will apply this elsewhere

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 12, 2010 - 7:00 AM

You're welcome! Good luck & let us know what you come up with!!

campagca Says Very Nice

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 10:04 AM

Billy, thanks for taking the time to put this together. Very useful stuff. Keep up the good work ):

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Very Nice

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 3:29 PM

My pleasure!! I want to thank you guys for watching and giving us some feedback!!

Drumr69 Says Love it.

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 9:18 AM

Well put together, I really like it. love the beat.

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Love it.

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 3:28 PM

Thanks!

cb122 Says Love the lessons

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 8:18 AM

As a drummer that has never taken formal lessons I am grateful that you are posting these up. I don't have a set at the moment, but hearing and being able to visualize and "Air Drum" allows me to get a broader base to start with when I get healed up and able to buy a new set.

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Love the lessons

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 3:28 PM

Very cool! Keep watching 'til you get a hold of a kit!

cowboyplayindrummer Says Funk Shuffle Workout Part 3

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 5, 2010 - 12:50 PM

When a person uses their wrists, it gets really easy to do the little grace notes as Billy demonstrated. Based on my experience, it becomes second nature. Your mind/hands start to think in 8th's or in this case 16th's. You can't help but to want to add those notes because you're already thinking it. Part of it also, is to visualize what you are playing. Not just when at the kit but when you're off it. Again, based solely on my experience, some of the best practice comes from "picturing" what you are playing if you aren't able to be behind the kit at that particular moment. It has also helped with my guitaring and bassing. Thanks Billy for yet another sweet lesson that even I can use even after playing for many years because I always say "a person can never stop learning something new no matter how good you are."

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Funk Shuffle Workout Part 3

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 3:27 PM

Thank you very much. And thanks for the good advice....great points. I agree, you're never too old or good to learn more....it truly is a never ending journey!!

viperdrums Says video

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 5, 2010 - 12:03 PM

Very cool stuff..love these vids

billy ashbaugh Says Re: video

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 3:24 PM

Thanks...please keep checking back. We're posting new lessons every week!

ringochris Says Another great lesson!

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 5, 2010 - 11:53 AM

Another great one Billy! I must say, as I haven't mentioned it before, I love the PDF downloads that come with the lessons on this site. It makes the lesson worth so much more (even though they're all FREE!)

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Another great lesson!

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 - 3:24 PM

Thanks! I'm really glad the PDF's are useful for you. For me, it really makes a big difference when trying to figure out exercises.....oh yeah FREE :)

cc drums Says Fun-kay!!!

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 5, 2010 - 11:26 AM

These are cool Billy. It would be nice to see different kinds of fills to use with these. Maybe sextuplets?

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Fun-kay!!!

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 5, 2010 - 11:38 AM

Thanks cc. As for the fills....on the way!! Thanks for the idea.

drumfreak Says Great

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 5, 2010 - 10:49 AM

This is an awesome shuffle groove, even for practicing. Takes a lot of focus to stay in coordination. Keep up the great work Billy!

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Great

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 5, 2010 - 11:35 AM

Thanks Eric! Yeah....just slow it down and play it until it's 2nd nature :) Thanks for checking it out!

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