Iconic drum beat played by Clyde Stubblefield on James Brown’s classic “Funky Drummer”.

This is one I get asked about all the time in my lessons here, and it featured in the 2012-2018 syllabus of Trinity Rock and Pop Grade 6 drums.

The groove changes as the song progresses, but this version is what I’d consider the most iconic version - it’s played in the lead-up to the drum break and in the drum break itself at 5:21 on the original.

Have fun and please let me know if any questions :)

Mike x


Kit

Yamaha Recording Custom - 22”/10”/12”/16”

Tama John Blackwell 6.5 x 13” Snare

Evans Hydraulic Red Drumheads, Evans Edge Control Reverse Dot (Snare)

Meinl Byzance Cymbals - 20" Sand Ride, 18” Sand Thin Crash, 16" Vintage Crash, 14” Sand Hats

Vic Firth Extreme 5A Sticks

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