From Mardi Gras to the Meters / The Song Study Series with John Patitucci
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Summary
If you’ve never heard any Meters music, you’ll be glad when you do - rhythm heaven and a groove lesson for all of us. In this course, John Patitucci shares his perspectives on the New Orleans funk masters and provides you with an original track you can use as a practice vehicle for studying this incredible style of music.
John deconstructs his process for writing and recording with his studio band (Nate Smith, Adam Rogers, Jon Cowherd and Chris Potter). We’re also giving you a PDF workbook where we’ve added the tab and notation, together with play-along tracks with the bass removed, so you can take over and play as the bassist.
In this course you’re going to learn:
- John’s original composition; Shrimp and Grits.
- How effective a simple idea can be when played with syncopation and sheer funk.
- You’ll gain insight from his stellar studio band.
- Learn how to sit yourself right in the pocket.
- How to take care with note lengths and rests.
- And much more!
