Carlock Inspired Groove
Description
This lesson explores a groove and variations inspired from a technique that Keith Carlock used in a drum solo in 2005.
I recently transcribed a section from this Carlock solo. I’ve enjoyed Carlock’s unique, hesitantly-syncopated style (those familiar with Carlock will understand that description) since I first heard him play. However, when I brought my solo transcription to the music stand, I couldn’t get past the first measure. Not because it was difficult — because it was COOL. You can view the solo and transcription here.
For this lesson, I took the transcription’s first beat and the beginning of the second and explored the pattern around the kit. This lesson lays out the variations of the groove that I explored during my practice session.
Has anyone else had their original practice goals foiled when your attention shoots down a rabbit trail? Did anything good come from it?
Author
Publisher of OnlineDrummer.com, Alfred Publishing author, Ddrum artist, and veteran Drum! Magazine contributor, Nate earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education at John Carroll University and Master of Arts in Education at the University of Findlay.
