A Bit of Linear Funk - Problem Live

By Nate Brown

This slick funk-rock groove is used by Keith McJimson in the live version of Problem by Ariana Grande.

The second bar features a repeating linear pattern. You'll notice that the first bar is written in two voices (i.e. stems up and stems down), while the linear bar is written in a single voice.

Drum notation for the "A Bit of Linear Funk - Problem Live" drum lesson.

McJimson uses a unique sticking for this drum beat. If you'd like to try it, I've included his sticking for the hi-hat below. The snare drum is played with the left stick for all strokes.

A Bit of Linear Funk drum beat with sticking - Problem Live Version

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A Bit of Linear Funk - Problem Live

By Nate Brown

This slick funk-rock groove is used by Keith McJimson in the live version of Problem by Ariana Grande.

The second bar features a repeating linear pattern. You'll notice that the first bar is written in two voices (i.e. stems up and stems down), while the linear bar is written in a single voice.

McJimson uses a unique sticking for this drum beat. If you'd like to try it, I've included his sticking for the hi-hat below. The snare drum is played with the left stick for all strokes.

A Bit of Linear Funk drum beat with sticking - Problem Live Version

Chart-Topping Drum Beats - Ebook

Nate Brown

By Nate Brown (82 pages) — Exploring drum beats from the 60s through today’s most popular music, Chart-Topping Drum Beats is designed to develop your skills through sequential lessons with an emphasis on coordination, drum beat vocabulary, and a strong emphasis on drum beat selection – knowing what to play and when. Upon completion of this book, you will have dissected over 150 drum beats from chart-topping songs and over 390 coordination exercises.

Chart-Topping Drum Beats video course companion thumbnail.

BONUS: The downloadable companion course is included with your ebook purchase. Enjoy over 1 1/2 hours of video instruction with Nate Brown, walking you through each lesson with practice tips, counting, sticking, etc. Over 4 1/2 hours of audio playalongs for every beat in the book are also included. All of the tools you’ll need to master every beat and technique.

NOTE: Paperback version available on Amazon