Rock Steady

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"Rock Steady" Demystified - Four Steps to Mastering an Advanced Funk Groove

Have you ever checked out Bernard Purdie’s beat on Aretha Franklin’s “Rock Steady”? And what about the classic drum break that includes Purdie’s signature hi-hat bark? That’s one of the most recognizable funk licks of all time, and we’re going…

Jim Payne
Feb 23, 2017
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