Paradigme Soul / Funk / R&B Archives - Simpledrummer.com

Soul / Funk / R&B

“Knock On Wood” – Eddie Floyd

“Knock On Wood” – Eddie Floyd

Let's learn a hit song by Eddie Floyd called "Knock On Wood". This song was released on Stax records in 1966 which was at the height of the Soul era. The "four-on-the-floor" groove pattern makes it an early inspiration for funk music.

This content is for VIP Pass (Rock N Roller), Rock ‘n Roller, and Drum Hero members only.

Please login.
Already a member? Log in here
read more
“I Got You (I Feel Good)” – James Brown

“I Got You (I Feel Good)” – James Brown

Let's play a song by James Brown, the godfather of soul. His music shaped what later became known as funk music. This is an incredibly fun style of music for a drummer to study and play because it has everything to do with the groove. Today we'll play James Brown's biggest hit, "I Got You (I Feel Good)".

This content is for VIP Pass (Rock N Roller), Rock ‘n Roller, and Drum Hero members only.

Please login.
Already a member? Log in here
read more
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

The Motown record label released countless hit songs in the 60s and 70s that became the backbone of American soul and R&B music. Many of these songs inspired future generations of musicians and songwriters. In this lesson we will learn how to play the original recording of the song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell from 1967.

This content is for VIP Pass (Rock N Roller), Rock ‘n Roller, and Drum Hero members only.

Please login.
Already a member? Log in here
read more

Blog Categories

New In The Shop

1-On-1 Live Lessons

drum lessons

Did you know that I also offer 1-on-1 lessons on Zoom?

Book a FREE 15 Minute Check-In with me!

Book Now

We will meet, practice together and talk about your goals, all in 15 minutes and 100% free for first time users!

drum songs lessons
drum fills course, developing drum fills, beginner, level 2, easy drums, beginner drum lessons, online drum lessons
the ramones, i wanna be sedated, punk rock drums, punk drumming, punk drum lesson, punk rock lesson, beginner punk, easy punk rock
“I Wanna Be Sedated” – The Ramones

Recent Reviews

Great experience for a first timer

Mar 12/2024

Kevin provided guidance so I could optimize my set up and jump right into working on skills and techniques to get started. It was really fun, and I’ll be back!

Ryan Sears
Verified

Engaging, well organized instruction

Sep 11/2023

My 13 year old son has been taking lessons with Kevin for about a year and loves the combination of having an instructor who is well prepared for lessons, with a particular goal in mind for each lesson, and who is willing to work with him to play the music he likes best. My son really wanted to learn a song by a particular band, so Kevin found one that was at the right level and taught the skills my son next needed to learn for the next lesson.

Kevin sends a video of the lesson afterwards so his students can relook at what they are learning in case they forgot or are finding something challenging. My son hadn’t used that perk much until Kevin started teaching him songs from his preferred band. My son did end up rewatching parts of the video after that so that he could get through difficult sections.

You can’t get much better than an instructor who is BOTH engaging and well-organized/goal oriented. I highly recommend SimpleDrummer.

Kendra LaRoche
Verified
Simple Drummer Blog

A simple drummer blog about all things drums. drummer blog. drummer blog. drummer blog. drummer blog. drummer blog. drummer blog. drummer website and drummers resource.

Pin It on Pinterest