Linear Funk

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One of the many, many exercises drummers often have to learn is what is known as 'Linear Drumming'. That is, only playing one sound (or limb) at a time. At no point are two (or more) parts of the kit playing at the same time. It's often used to improve drummer's four-way independence. But it also creates surprisingly cool beats and is often used by players to very good effect.

I recorded just two such beats - off-beat hi-hat and a ...

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Martin Pointon, 70s fusion,

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April 23, 2015 at 2:44 PM

barkndog I thought James Brown was the hardest working man in show business but with the number of quality tracks you are uploading his reign may be over :) +3

April 22, 2015 at 8:41 PM

alexj Cool groove as always. Reminds me of Mike Clark! +1

April 22, 2015 at 8:43 PM

mpointon I'm ashamed to say I had to look up who he is! Looking at his credentials, his output's going straight onto my Spotify playlists! Thanks, Alex! +1

April 22, 2015 at 8:44 PM

mpointon When I think of awesome linear playing, I always think of Dave Garibaldi - Tower Of Power's drummer. +1

April 22, 2015 at 8:48 PM

alexj If you like scorching hot jazz funk, I recommend 'Flood' by Herbie Hancock & The Headhunters. It was only released in Japan so kinda hard to find, but the playing is ridiculous! Didn't realise TOP was linear drumming, but it makes sense now :) +0

April 22, 2015 at 8:51 PM

mpointon Thanks Alex, I'll look for it. A lot of Garibaldi's patterns have linear components to them. I really need to get onto my HH collection. I only really know the Chameleon album (I think it was called 'Headhunters'. +1

April 22, 2015 at 11:31 PM

barkndog And don't forget Herbie's album "Thrust" which is also essential listening. +1

April 23, 2015 at 3:47 AM

mpointon Funnily enough, a chat with Alex threw up that exact album and it's also on my Spotify playlist! Thanks, Bark'! +0

April 22, 2015 at 8:45 PM