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Grooves

Neo-Soul & Modern R&B

Drunk feels, swung sixteenths and programmed-sounding pockets.

Levels
L6–L9
Instructor
Tommy
Includes
play-alongs
5 lessons1h 38mPDF per lesson

5 lessons

What you'll play.

  1. 01

    The Dilla Feel

    Late snares, early kicks and playing 'off the grid' on purpose.

    Level
    L6
    Duration
    18 min
    Tempo range
    80–95 BPM
    Tags
    hip-hop
    feel
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  2. 02

    Swung Sixteenth Grooves

    Dialing the swing percentage by ear.

    Level
    L6
    Duration
    16 min
    Tempo range
    80–100 BPM
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  3. 03

    Displacement in Modern R&B

    Moving the backbeat and keeping the band with you.

    Level
    L8
    Duration
    22 min
    Tempo range
    75–95 BPM
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  4. 04

    Playing Like a Drum Machine

    Consistency, sample-like dynamics and hat programming feel.

    Level
    L7
    Duration
    17 min
    Tempo range
    80–110 BPM
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  5. 05

    Neo-Soul Etudes

    Three full grooves with play-alongs.

    Level
    L9
    Duration
    25 min
    Tempo range
    75–95 BPM
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