Give the Drummers Some!
$24.95

The original "Give The Drummers Some!" is now available in paperback as well as digital e-book format. The 276 page book includes all original 26 biographies, interviews, discographies and archival photos.

Both editions include a link to 90 audio mp3s of Jim playing many of the famous R&B and funk grooves created by these drummers.

Access the audio files with the link in the book or email Jim at jpayne@funkydrummer.com

VIDEO LESSONS

Funk Classic 1: Soul Power – James Brown, Jabo Starks, drums
$9.95

In this 6-part video series, Jim breaks down and explains the various elements of James Brown's classic song Soul Power, including Jabo Stark's famous groove.

These elements include a right-hand hi-hat pattern with swing feel, layered ghost notes and the basic chart of the song, which includes a “bar of 2” and a 16th note ensemble figure.

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Funk Classic 2: Don't Change Horses – Tower of Power, David Garibaldi, drums
$9.95

In these 10 videos Jim breaks down and explains the very funky grooves that David Garibaldi plays on the Tower Of Power tune, Don’t Change Horses. He also breaks down and demonstrates the fills used in the song as well as the figures and the song form.

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