5 Classic Funk Grooves To Learn Right Now 🤩

[@RochD2]

You haddd to do em with the Funky Drummer. Everybody that’s ever touched a drum set should know that groove.

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Facts! 💯 Or at least know about it

[@sunflowerguy5314]

It's harder than it sounds

[@ИгорьИзмайлов-й2н]

@@sunflowerguy5314 definitely

[@elitemeemoosood9869]

@@RobBeatdownBrown Not to be a pain or anything but can we get a notation version because I love your videos but it takes me ages to master the groove unless I write the notation and there is no notation here so I have to write from what you play which isn't easy.

[@SethSchoenfeld]

Yeh, I didn’t know about it. Thanks!!

[@stevebarlow7908]

For all the people who be wanting the notation, a word of advice: Write the notation yourself! Yes, you’re going to have to keep going back and re-listening a hundred times, but believe me, it’s worth it! You will know the groove inside and out, and it’s also great practice in deep listening. Just try it!

[@Drugaddict22]

Yep,I do it on guitar pro.

[@ThatsOneNiceKitty]

He ain’t lyin

[@rsn9394]

Honestly most of the other funk drumming videos don't even come close to the level of groove these beats have. This is proper funk

[@charleswilliams2675]

You Are The Best at deconstructing the Funkin the Heck out of each groove.

[@barryvesh4865]

Love your style of teaching. Slow it down, break it down, take it apart, put it back together, build it back up, speed it up! It's awesome!! Thank you for your instruction.

[@TheGuitologist]

That shirt. I gotta have it. Fred Sanford is my spirit animal.

[@nestorandreoli7596]

Funk grooves, like jazz, is a must for all kind of drummers..No matter style and tastes. Good stuff here.

[@castlehilldude]

My favorite era was when blues rock was king. Think Cream, Led Zeppelin especially in their early days . I never got into funk, which is a serious lack in my drumming education. These are great grooves, expertly taught. Thank you for making the world safe for people who want to learn to play music 🎶.

[@showthepainharold9827]

One of the the best production value drum channels Keep it up!

[@piperjohn_3]

Really excellent stuff. That slinky Funkadelic groove really makes you anticipate the 1.

[@alanjamesh.zamorano1677]

I like how you take the time to slow it down. Got some great rhythms there, Rob.

[@nathanwalsh3028]

For modern tastes the band Lettuce and drummer Adam Deitch have that nasty funky thang bangin!!

[@stevebarlow7908]

Ooooh some crunchy Lettuce! Bring on the FUNK!

[@Gougou1998]

Wonderful lesson. Really love how you break down these grooves into separated little parts, imo that takes even more time and energy than just simply throwing a PDF at us. Greatly appreciate all your lessons!

[@christopherpaul1810]

Stellar video. I watched as a bassist cause I'm learning more about funk, and I love how you slowed down and sped up each groove. It was fun to play along with in my head without my instrument in hand, and no doubt opened up a world of imagination.

[@EXTRA300s]

​ Rob Brown Thank you for your videos. For me YOU ARE THE BEST DRUM TEACHER HANDS DOWN.

[@nathanwalsh3028]

"Since you been gone" by Mr. James Brown is still one of the tightest and nastiest funk songs written ever... Bootsy and Clyde are in lock down mode!!!

[@mountburns4024]

Great video Rob! As always!

[@DaddyPop1]

No doubt! Keep the REAL FUNK ALIVE!

[@bikemayer1]

My favorite filthy funk groove is "actual proof" by Herbie Hancock. Mike Clark was out of his mind!

[@jello-tarzan]

Thank you for this. Your video is very helpful (well, all of them!) and Funk is probably the most fun to play on drums (from a rock, jazz, blues, latin, reggae, classical lover). Keep those videos coming, and super thanks again!

[@TheRimshotDrummer]

Groove 1: Weak in The Knees. Great stuff Rob. Keep em coming.

[@stephenshia]

really love that you kept diving in deep with each groove, so I can sink in with it to figure out the overall body gesture to play it naturally. Thank you, so informative!

[@chrismitchell45]

THAT SNARE!!!! It like sucking on a lemon, bitter but you still want MORE!!! Lol The whole kit sounds killer. Those mics made a huge difference. Well done.

[@njdrummer7120]

I continue to learn amazing things for your channel thank you Rob....great stuff...

[@ryanspeed4671]

Thx for the beats Rob, theres thousand upon thousand combinations they're endless. All of them are nice, but I'm really feeling #5.

[@breeze787]

You're right! Those are 5 really cool funk grooves. Your teaching style rocks. Sorry grooves. Ain't no Bruno Mars funk on your watch. Thanks for all the work you put into this video and thanks for putting this up.

[@j-ferrell144]

Bro this is one of the best drum lessons I’ve seen ! I love how u break this shit down to basic form ! And take time to really teach this shit ! So many other people just buzz thru the matierial, but u break it down to simplistic ! Thank u

[@williggg]

Funk groove #1 is similar to Harvey Mason’s beat on Herbie Hancock’s “Chameleon”. First backbeat leads 2 by a 16th note.

[@jskn15]

Steve Arrington, Slave, he actually has a song make me weak at the knees

[@dailylifesbestvideo6938]

Mr. Rob Brown, thank you for breaking down the video so that we can learn the groove👐👐

[@thecitizenfarmer7700]

Beat 5 is exactly the same as the song from the Scofield album 'Uberjam'. The song is called I Break For Monster Booty.

[@PNNYRFACE]

Hello Mr Rob Brown. Been digging your videos for a few years. Thank you for the hard work and inspiration Be Well

[@_blueboy95_]

Ahhh yeahhhh I getchu weak at the knees Man I’m glad I ain’t the only one who knows Steve Arrington’s groove!

[@edguty3811]

Me too. Funk is my life. I can never get enough of that sweet stanky funk.

[@DaveDamageDrums]

Love this Rob, great video! Thanks for slowing it down, and breaking down the grooves to see what's happening. Excellent!

[@longship44]

Very well done Rob. I really like your style and thank you so much for taking the time to do this. You're a great teacher. God bless.

[@jamesdarby1838]

Rob your spot on! These young drummers have no clue about funk! All those groove you played is pure funk hands down!! Hat off to you to showing those 5 funk grooves. Keep it up,you are doing a good job!!

[@jimmyo4474]

We love the funk! Gotta love that funk!

[@chezchezchezchez]

Wow...lets just talk #1! Such a cool beat. I just "got it" (not mastered, but can PLAY it!) This should be required for all beginners instead of AC/DC (lol) It's cool because: 1. You can dance to it, already. 2. Uses a (slightly tricky) displacement (snare) technique. 3. The double hit on bass must be "nailed' or the rhythm crumbles instantly. (So you KNOW you are off, as opposed to some rock beats) 4. It's fun as hell. Thanks Rob.

[@markdemell3717]

I am a rocker but , I love funky beats ,I really like the Chili Peppers ,Suck my kiss ,I call that song ,heavy funk.Keep it up Rob .

[@stevebarlow7908]

Ooh I agree about those doubles! These grooves are great for practicing nice tight doubles!

[@stevebarlow7908]

I’m a beginner, but I’m obsessed with nailing down the nitty gritty 😅

[@Mat1970Thompson]

Thanks Rob! I get excited when you have new videos posted. You must've known we needed some Funk prescribed to bring good vibes during these crazy times. Also, man I love that shirt! I was born in 1970 and still cherish memories of watching Sanford and Son with my grandpa when I was a wee lad. I still watch reruns of Sanford and Son, M*A*S*H, The Jeffersons, Good Times.....so much better shows back then than today. Take care and peace and love to all!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Thanks, man. And yes. Steady Freddy and Lamont are still hilarious🏆

[@Mat1970Thompson]

@@RobBeatdownBrown Thanks Rob! I used to call my mom "Old Bat" when I was young (preteen) and thought it was funny. She soon changed my thinking. Ha!

[@jasondrew6369]

Best channel on KZbin

[@dillonsheehan8705]

You are my favorite person on KZbin to learn stuff from,man. good stuff. Thanks for all the tips.

[@010aray]

We want the funk, gotta have that funk! George, Bernie, and Bootsy thank you Rob.

[@Maramelly]

Man that was FUUUNNKY! I lived down in Margate FL for years. I'm in Jacksonville FL. 51yrld old timer trying to learm from the best YOU! thank u for been you.

[@andyandy8536]

From The Police and Stewart Copeland to Funk... Exquisite tastes in drum styles in this channel.

[@robertbelanger6733]

Love The Funk Like Brother James & The Flames🤘🏻🥁

[@brownydwbrown7485]

Thanks Rob , great lesson,awesome teaching skills, I Love groove, I'm 63 and the first time I heard Sly family stone, white drummer on "Midnight Special.....I was so inspired..Plus I hear your playing tunes with Jacob Moon....a fellow brother

[@robertscranton8293]

Rob...I just love this video...I have learned so much and your grooves have expanded my coordination in ways no other grooves could have...I am convinced of that...plus they are so fun to play..thank you

[@leogolive]

I love the way Jerome “Bigfoot” Brailey plays! 🤘🏾🛸

[@paolomatozzi5698]

What a great snare sound 😮

[@julianrencock]

Rob, you're the best instructor on KZbin, period! Thanks man!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Thanks a bunch, man ☺️ Huge compliment considering some of my colleages out here!

[@DreBDrums]

That's Fred G Sanford ... and the G is for groove.

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

😁😄🏆

[@markdemell3717]

@@RobBeatdownBrown Red Fox was hilarious.

[@ThePaulmirto]

You fish eyed fool.I want my daddys records

[@stevebarlow7908]

And this is Rob G. Brown 😅

[@Bill_Sawyer]

Brother Rob thanks for the video. Keep them coming. Also the second beat almost reminds me of an old James Brown song. I got the feeling. Love your videos. Thanks.

[@beatzexplorer]

Love your videos. Thank you Mr. Brown.

[@peeps04]

Your awesome man! Your favorite drum channel!

[@kingkong24754]

NUMBER 5 is killer diller! love this RB!

[@jacobabourdeau2944]

Way to go! Love em. Older drummer here liking the funky stuff likely. Funky Drummer is a good groove too. Many thanks

[@AnneBonny-e6y]

Thank you! Can't wait to try it out!

[@Brianbauermusic]

Love the videos man, super helpful. Got an electric kit when this BS hit. These are perfect lessons. Watch, learn and do. Thank you

[@LeoOz365]

Can't live without Funk in ny life.Funk made me a drummer...

[@areaboy777]

Thank you, bro, that was Sweet, number three had a Calypso feel to it.💯%🔥

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

I never liked listening to funk, but once I started learning a few funk grooves and songs, I freaking love playing funk.

[@anthonyestes8112]

Bro, when you're ready for a vacation come to Maine.. fishing, hiking, camping, lighthouses for days. Then, hell, you could stop in and show me how to use my new EVO's 😁😎 played some as a kid. 30 years later survived an Aortic dissection.. woke up from the coma ready to get funky on the skins.. like a kid again. Found a new Ludwig Element Evo kit for$350.. it's brand new!!! I've been watching your videos, thanks man. I've watched plenty of our drummer homies videos and find most to be distracting from the matter at hand. Which is how to do it.. for whatever reason I 'hear you' and can then (somewhat) apply it to the kit. Happy to be here and drumming again. Might I suggest some Adidas Sambas, I've worn them since middle school a d they are actually a killer drummin shoe. Keep putting these videos out my guy, you are reaching folks!

[@rohandrummer]

Got funk? Yeah Rob got ‘em! Those chops are slick bro! Keep it funky.

[@stevebarlow7908]

This video got you a subscriber. Other than the third groove, which I personally thought had a more latin vibe (I’m a cold, cold, bass-snare-and-hats guy myself lol), these grooves be FUNKY! I’m a beginner, and I’m having a blast learning these. STAY FUNKY ROB!!

[@jimmackraz2734]

Great choices of grooves, great approach to breaking them down. (I hate the "one limb at a time, now play them together" approach.) And I really like the arrangements. The Cold Sweat ("Stubbs") groove is really sparse. And, the call to action to educate the youth in the funk is well-received. Old guys stretch out your limbs and kick it! One suggestion for future groove episodes... maybe cite a couple of songs. In this episode, some are obvious, but it would still be good to drop them in the notes. I think that would have been great for the reggae episode some time back. 4 great tracks that exemplified the 4 beats.... It might take additional time to prepare, though. Maybe the fan base can make that a habit in the comments. Heading over to Patreon...

[@rogerrisley3492]

Funk leads to all other styles....FEEL IT MAN

[@ryanrussell2934]

Love this guy . And his love for great cymbals lol .

[@jefflyon2020]

The Meters were amazing, same with the super taylors, shotgun, and miles davis "on the corner" and maybe "big fun". patience self control and ears open nto the groobve others are locked into.this video is perfect breakdown of funky grooves.good snare drum sound!

[@andynaylor2626]

You Rock, Best instructor for me ever!!! Awesome to find out you spent time in S. Florida!!! Keeping it real up in Stuart. Lot's of talent around here so I gotta keep on my game! Thank You and please dont stop making these videos! When you get a chance find an old recording of the Young Rascals doing "Mickey's Monkey. What is Dino Danelli doing with that right hand??? Also, please make some tank tops or those sweat wicking- sun blocking long sleeves and I'll buy more merchandise!! F'n Hot here in the summer!!!!

[@argilrandon8543]

Love from the Netherlands man, really great videos!!!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Argil Randon Netherlands in the house 🙂 Shout out from Canada! 🇨🇦

[@MrHipBop]

Thanks For another great video Rob! Truly grateful! As a teacher I can get pulled in a lot of different directions with students wanting to learn various modern pop/rock songs etc and many of them still need to learn and know these (and many other) classic grooves. Your vids always get right to the essentials, thanks for the reminders, it helps me reel em (and myself haha) back in!!🙏🏻🔥🥁

[@ronnieburton9593]

Thanks Robb I love funk. Larry blackman is the Best

[@AxeMan808]

Oh man I like the slowdown and 'track' deletion demoing. That's really useful and well done.

[@dirkvoltaar]

Thank you Rob! The way you broke down these grooves was so helpful.

[@samdavparsley8266]

I dig all the videos of yours that I watched- esp since I’m 2 months into drumming at an oldeR age. But I just got to say man/ the best era of funk was the 70’s ! Disco as well. But just saying. Hardcore metal really started early 80’s. I was there lol Rock on man- your knowledge is greatly appreciated.

[@adrianwaters3265]

Great teacher great drummer so easy to follow watched and learnt alot from your videos thanyou man! Keep doing it

[@clydetyng9192]

I love the way red fox wears his metal eye patch. Lol I learned a lot from you. Keep up the good work.

[@jedidrummerjake]

How sweet it is! Thanks as always, Rob!

[@IamwhatIam2012]

I LOVE FUNK… always have… always will! Grew up with it myself! If I can get some solid funk grooves down, I’ll be SO happy. Thanks for your videos.. I’m a beginner, and play by FEEL, so your vids help by breaking it down and slowing it down. GRATITUDE, dude✌🏼💜🥁

[@thomaswinkler8607]

best content ever ..Thx for this... thas how i wanna learn! GROOVE IT BABY

[@AngryBrother360]

Also my absolute favourite music bar none!.💯👍🏿

[@paulo1787]

(Even a few years later) Thank you Rob 👏🙏😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@GapToothedChamp]

I'm a new drummer (one month in). I absolutely got weak at the title of the first groove. Recognized it immediately.

[@clivestreatfield9550]

Awesome drumming Rob thanks for share freaking legend 👍

[@VXReef]

Me too, funk and funky jazz fusion for me. Keep up the good work.

[@777tomasso]

Best one yet Rob. Good man.

[@fabrizionanni7099]

Rob your lesson are really great! thank to you

[@jeremyfaucher8750]

THAT SNARE!

[@udi-budistroman5281]

Sehr gut gemacht!!

[@dariushill192]

Drumeo has nothing on u keep it up bro 🔥🔥💯💯

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Giant compliment, man. Thanks 😊🙏🏽

[@dairyairman]

I saw you on Drumeo!

[@walkingdude87]

This video and teaching style just funked me up. Thanks. Been inside too long and needed to get the funk out.

[@samdavparsley8266]

Hahhaa - I just noticed your shirt with Redd Fox. Seee I told you funk was 70’s. 😂😂😂 Redd is sort of who a character in my book is named/molded after. Redd Jimi Symphony. Can you dig it? He’s from Mars. His sister Venus Symphony is from Venus. It’s Out of This World. Love that song BTW.

[@chrisfournier6144]

When some says “hey you smell funky” that’s bad. When they say “hey you sound funky” that’s good!

[@davemieze9021]

That kit sounds fantastic

[@philipbaker6613]

Can you post the sheet music for the Stubbs please?

[@klebermartins483]

when I was teenager I listened a lot "living in colour" the band, and the song "elvis is dead" is pretty funky..they had this influence...fantastic

[@sunflowerguy5314]

Beautiful playing. Although I feel a metal 14x5 snare tuned way tighter than how you have now for funky drummer is must

[@danielclee1]

Fantastic ! Can you please make another like-video, more funk grooves? Love it !

[@peterboyd687]

Sorry Rob. You lost me on this one. I was able to figure out the first one, but that was it. There is a lot going on in those grooves. Even though you slow things down, I would need the notation to be able to play it. I have a feeling I'm not the only one.

[@markdemell3717]

I am rewinding and stopping ,rewind and stop ,go , stop ,I am trying to break it down . Rob my right hand keeps wanting to follow my right foot , struggling,any suggestions ? I am an amateur ,a work in progress with a lot of progress in front of me .Thanks Rob ,you explain things well.Take care.

[@anthonyestes8112]

Might I suggest watching one limb at a time. Play along. Then one by one start adding a limb. That's what I have to do anyway. Good luck

[@kpra.2pro590]

he expected us to have priorly watched his other videos on funk, hence

[@kpra.2pro590]

jumping straight into those groove s

[@philatkinson3955]

Awesome funk!!!!!😎🤘👍