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

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

 

You may also be interested in Jim Payne’s School of Funk, which includes similar song breakdowns but encompasses a more expansive curriculum. You can study the School of Funk in two ways: in a monthly subscription model or as a personal study model, more similar to taking private lessons.