The Commandments of R&B Drumming Play-Along
A Play-Along Guide to Soul, Funk & Hip-Hop

Name: The Commandments of R&B Drumming Play-Along
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-32444
Price: 19.95 USD
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Featuring 14 of the funkiest tunes in such styles as gospel, blues, soul, funk, go-go, new jack swing, and hip-hop, this play-along package chronologically documents the evolution of R&B drumming from the 1950s through the late '90s. Included are songs made popular by R&B legends such as James Brown, The Meters, Aretha Franklin, and Janet Jackson. The CD tracks are performed by an all-star R&B band featuring Al McKay, the legendary guitarist of Earth, Wind & Fire. The book also provides historical insight, tips for approaching the music, groove examples, rare photos, and album cover artwork.

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Audio Samples

Title	Composer
Standing in the Shadows of Love
Super Bad Super Slick	James Brown (contributor)
T S O P	Kenny Gamble (contributor); Leon Huff (contributor)
You	James Harris III (contributor); Terry Lewis (contributor); Janet Jackson (contributor); Lee Oskar (contributor); James Brown (contributor)
Old Landmark	A. M. Brunner (contributor)
Jupiter	Maurice White (contributor); Verdine White (contributor); Philip Bailey (contributor); Larry Dunn (contributor)
Loveland	Charles Wright (contributor); Don Trotter (contributor); James Lee (contributor); B. Williams (contributor)
Hey Pocky Way	Leo Nocentelli (contributor); Arthur Neville (contributor); Joseph Modeliste (contributor)
Think	Lowman Pauling (contributor)
Bustin Loose	Charles Brown (contributor)
Groove Me	Gene Griffin (contributor); Timothy Gatling (contributor); Aaron Hall (contributor); Teddy Riley (contributor)