Funk Drumming Masterclass | Dennis Chambers
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- Опубликовано: 19 июл 2024
- “Funk to me is a way of life. It’s an attitude, way of living, way of walking, the way you talk. You know…soul.”
Dennis Chambers is back at the Drumeo Studio (he was last here in 2017) to film another full length drum lesson and a ton of legendary course material for Drumeo members.
Since his last visit, he’s recovered from a liver transplant, a house fire and the pandemic, so he’s glad to be back and doing what he loves.
In this lesson, you’ll see Chambers play through some Funkadelic, John Scofield and James Brown (all artists he’s worked with) and learn about his approach to funk drumming.
About Dennis:
Dennis Chambers is a drumming legend who has recorded and performed with artists such as Santana, Steely Dan, Parliament/Funkadelic, John Scofield, The Jacksons, The Brecker Brothers, Victor Wooten, Mike Stern, and many others. Dennis is mostly known for his ability to perform with impeccable and funky timing in virtually any style, as well as his fast chops - but he’s perhaps most noted for his jazz-fusion, funk, and Latin music playing.
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Chapters:
0:00 - SONG: “(Not Just) Knee Deep” by Funkadelic
3:06 - Introduction
7:58 - SONG: “So You Say” by John Scofield
12:22 - Breaking down the cowbell groove
13:50 - SONG: “Pick Hits” by John Scofield
17:35 - The fatback groove (check out the course)
24:10 - SONG: “I Got The Feeling” by James Brown
26:50 - What he learned playing with Parliament-Funkadelic
30:00 - What is funk?
32:47 - SONG: “One Nation Under A Groove” by Funkadelic
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I actually have a video of Dennis playing the 2nd piece. ( So You say) back after he did the Buddy Rich Tributes. He killed It but this time he really enhanced It.
That third piece sound exactly like a groove out of The Drummer's Cookbook or a David Garibaldi groove from the '70s Modern Drummer.
Dennis is simply amazing
Love that you guys give these legends exposure on this platform these days. I strongly believe some younger folks would never see/hear of them if it wasn't for drumeo or other music-focused channels. I've played for 20+ years and only lately realizing the greatest joy is that there's always something to learn. These dudes are a wealth of knowledge from a lifetime of playing, making mistakes, and learning. The world and the industry has changed a lot for musicians, but being someone who is teachable and able to adapt this stuff in your toolkit will always be valuable.
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Fantastic, thanks for having Dennis on he’s is a legend of drumming.
Dennis is such a versatile drummer. Can play any genre of music. And he puts his own signature twist on it with a little lemon and lime!! Feel the music 🎶 🥁!!!!
Prime 90s DC was just the most insane drumming experience with his endless chops, rhythms and displacements, all while keeping the deepest groove imaginable. Possibly the most naturally gifted player to ever play drums.
Dennis always leaves me breathless with his groove, urgency and limitless toolbox. I’ve never seen a more thunderous player in concert. Thanks Drumeo!
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*Grandmaster Dennis Chambers!*
He simply owns that pocket.
Godfather Of Soul James Brown wanted Dennis Chambers to go on tour with him when he was still just a little kid, so then you know he's really good!
The way he laid down those grooves for Parliament/Funkadelic back in the day is still unmatched.
Not even talking about his Jazzrock/Fusion work.
And he does everything with such ease!
I'm glad this legend is still alive to teach us all and give us masterclasses like these.
“So You Say” has got to be one of the most comfortable performances I’ve ever seen by a drummer.
Thank you Mr Chambers . “ it’s not about me it’s about us” . That’s the thing
I love your feel .🙏🏼🖖
Yesss 💙
#truth
Dennis, one of the GOATs to have drummed the earth. Thank you Mr. Chambers and Drumeo.
It's great seeing Dennis back playing after all his hardships. I love his attitude and passion for playing funk. I just joined a funk band and can't wait to take the course to get me more prepared to groove with emotion and passion.
Such a positive and good hearted musician. Watched his other videos here in drumeo, inspiring musician!
Dennis, glad to see you back on the map. Thank you for continuing to share your gift with a new generation.
Saw Dennis live in my small hometown in Sardinia back in 91 with Bob Berg and a year later with Steve Khan. He was one of my absolute drum idols back then and learned so so so much from him by playing on top of his wonderful parts in "Pick Hits live" and "Tokyo Live" with JML and Joey Di Francesco countless times until I got them (almost) right. Having him in such a small remote village in a small remote island was bonkers. It was in small club, a former disco club so there were no chairs no nothing and I was sitting right behind him on stage 1 meter away. I couldn't take my eyes off him. It was just jaw droppin'. Long Live DC
More pockets than a pair of old cargo shorts. Just phenomenal
Hi Dennis, good to see you back, especially after having had this liver transplantation! I hope you will be doing fine in the near and further future with your blessed new liver. I can relate to that myself. Being thankful and having had the opportunity to go on and live a new life. Bless you and the donor and his/her family!! I wish you all the best.
Drumming sound comes through better this way, the music being somewhat less loud. The craft of Dennis Chambers is amplified this way, nice approach for this. Great drumming man, wow.
If you haven't seen Dennis play live it's hard to appreciate the volume he is producing while playing. He holds his sticks almost in his palm at the very end of the butt, so the kinetic force he creates on the downstroke is like a whip.
Last time I saw a vid of Dennis he didn't look well at all so it's awesome that he's back to looking healthy again. Such a fantastic and inspiration to all drummers. Thank you Drumeo for bringing him in again to do his magic ❤️
Such a legend. I didn’t know he had a liver transplant. That’s some heavy stuff my old man had one and it ain’t no joke. Love you Dennis 🔥
We love you Dennis! You are amazing and kind! Thank you for sharing! Many of us had to come back after hardship, including me. Drumming is a journey often a healing one. God bless!
Mr. Chambers with John Scofield and Gary Grainger, amazing loud funkiness! I’ll love it forever:)
One of the all-time great masters right there, Dennis Chambers, amazing!❤️🥁
I saw Dennis w/ Mike Stern shortly before Covid broke out. Have also seen him twice w/ Victor Wooten. Amazing player and a legend on the kit IMHO.
Dennis Chambers can hold the pocket like no other. I always loved his fusion and tech stuff, but this is just pure, simple enjoyment.
We've got Dennis,We've got the funk!
Cheers Dennis.
Cheers Drumeo.
Many thanks.
Cheers Steve!
Dennis, man you are a living treasure, and you don't even have to prove it to anyone. I thank God for you and your family, sorry about all the mixed up bumps, slips, trips and falls in the middle of the road, some time these are the very things that bring about your character. Dennis Chambers! You is because you is.
Absolutely love this guy and his playing! ♥️
Thank you Drumeo for letting us learn from and enjoy this legend.
Dennis is the man when it comes to funk and jazz I’m rock metal guy but love music makes me want to try a new direction his groove and feel is absolutely amazing
Beautiful playing, and beautiful he’s rising above hard times. Dang, i wanna go hear him play live with 2 other blistering groove drummers! His feel is so solid and soulful, it’s a party every time he plays. I love that he can play wild technical stuff but most of the time he is just locking the audience in to the pocket. The mark of a great player, giving the music exactly what it requires, no less no more.
What an absolute pleasure to watch Mr Chambers play...when it comes to funk, I love his approach...amazing, thank you Mr. Chambers
It's fantastic to see one of the greats and I'm not even a drummer
Dennis always plays with incredible dynamics, precision, and musicality! I have been a fan for decades!
So happy to seeing Dennis back in shape and stilling has it all!
My absolute favourite performance of him is when he played on the “roots and grooves” Album by Maceo Parker and played Pass The Peas. A 17 minute jazz/funk masterpiece with a solo done by this guy. Absolute insanity.
i gonna look that up, my favorite performace of him is a show with mike stern and bob berg in 91, was insane too
I will show this video to my grandchildren as a life lesson😊
Nice one Drumeo! Been waiting for this!
Cheers Felix!
I am a big fan of Parliament -Funkadelic and of course big fan of Mr Chambers. Amazing musicien . Merci for this great video. Merci drumeo
Hi Dennis im so glad you are doing well now!!! Greetings from belgium!
So smooth, so clean, so steady--it doesn't get any better than this. Any producer would want this man in their studio--you will always get an amazing track, just the best at what he does.
Good to see Dennis looking well again. Keep up inspiring us, my ultimate drum hero
Wow!!! The tone of that bass drum is insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dennis Chambers, respect with this legend. Master of Tony Royster Jr.
Dennis is a metahuman monster.. Dennis lays it down, in a deep pocket. His drumming reminds a lot of people how rigidly they play.
He’s back! On 🔥
Dennis is one of the all time BEST DRummers
Funk, hell all drumming, is best when not so damn busy especially on the kick. As a drummer nothing irritates me more than hearing a busy player. Dennis is right in the pocket and shows flashes when appropriate and that's why he's so good.
His playing with the Niacin & Cab projects are amazing!
I'm a metal head and love playing metal. But man something about funk. Whenever I play anything funk. Even to fool around with. It's so much fun
Met Dennis, seen him blow up his drums. Chill, cool, relaxed beast of a player.
Playing with authority... I've heard that phrase long time ago.. It's the first thing that came into mind in the first track.. Great lesson!
So great to see Dennis play this music 👍 awesome as always.
Cheers Andreas!
Great video to repeat! Dennis you are such a Beast! I wish you good health and many years ahead of amazing drumming...
Love the lesson. Learned a lot and Dennis Chambers man you’re awesome. I wouldn’t have known about you if it wasn’t for Drumeo. Appreciate the lesson. 🤙🏻
I love that the opening song that Dennis plays is a nostalgia trip to “Good Burger” lol, awesome video guys
Great seeing Dennis on here imparting wisdom & groove. Love that finish on the kit too.
This makes me happy to see Dennis , you have to see him live on stage ...he is an amazing soul.
Dennis was/is a major influence in my drumming..!
Wow great to feel an see you my brother back2back on the best
Always on 🔥💯
Been following from the early p fonk days
Beautiful to see you full of energy
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Heard Dennis with Scofield in 1988. Clearly got his super groove beneath his super chops. I even char(ed) a couple of Denni’s employers then as a Swedish drummer. Inspiring to get his message again!
Amazing!
Even when he plays more on the simple side.... Holy crap, man. I mean, talk about feel and soul. DAMN!!!
It's amazing to me to see how much different even a simple beat sounds when a professional plays it. There's so much conviction in the strokes and I feel like it has a fuller sound. Like the way a guitarist will have a different tone just by the little nuances in the way they fret a string.
This is correct, however, Dennis is not a professional. He si a legend. The difference is a big between a pro like me and him as between a beginner and me...!!!
Master of the throne...play what you feel...💯👍
Saw Dennis with John Scofield & Gary Grainger round about Still Warm time - brilliant!
Now that’s drumming at its finest true master of his craft and of course playing on the best drums in the world
If lovin Dennis Chambers is wrong, I don't wanna be right!! I met him in '84 in FtL. He was in Downbeat magazine, great guy and sweet drummer!!!
Legend! A true blessing to witness.
More cowbell... Nice. 7.45. So you say. Beautiful. That Schofield 2nd groove is incredible.
Best drummer ever 😍❤️
Mr Chambers is the funkiest to ever do it! Seeing/hearing him with Parliament is what made me want to play the drums!!!
His playing with front page and Greg Howe is fucking insane
the man hasnt lost a beat. hearing him play "pick hits", i just had to laugh to myself when he whips through those fills in the intro, its just soooooooo good. inspiring stuff, dennis is the man!
Mr.Chambers is strictly Pro, just watching and listening to his playing is a Class Course in Percussion.
Привет! С большим интересом смотрю и слушаю хиты из 90-х, Деннис как всегда, неподражаем. Исполнял его вещи, - это непросто, а исполнить как он - невозможно. Спасибо за позитив, феноменальную технику и за то, что ты есть!
I always listen to the In The Pocket DVD, seeing him come back to those tracks is crazy
Unbelievable groove!
This was such a cool lesson. Thank you, Dennis! And thank you for agreeing to play all of these tracks minutes before the session 🙏🏻😂🔥
Love this guy! Very positive and inspiring. Also, I like his drumming eyes closed. So focused 😀
Instead of rattling off all the artists that Dennis played, maybe mention as well how lucky those artists were to have Dennis playing behind them ?? He's the guy the most of us viewers came here to see ?
Awesome Dennis!
Great basic advice on playing to records, I've often tried to do exactly what the recording drummer is doing
Dennis is so lit that he influenced my metal drumming. His perspective is not locked exclusively to funk drumming, it's way wider
Absolutely brilliant
Super !! Dennis is a legend
KILLER sound and playing
Un crack! awesome! God bless you Dennis chambers! una gran inspiración!
Sehr sehr cool! Mega Sound und einer meiner Lieblingsdrummer!!!
This guy is fantastic
That kit’s finish is beautiful.
Isn't it stunning.
One of Pearl’s best finishes by far, and has been for yearsssss!
For anyone looking to get a similar snare sound. Tune down the bottom head and tune up the batter. Having an Evans g2 skin helps with that Ringy sound. If you have a Dw snare you probebly already have that snare sound or something high in tone like Dennis’
What a damn sweet jive what magic comes through Dennis playing
"PLAY IT HOW YOU FEEL" - DENNIS CHAMBERS
i was a drummer and my timing was good back when i was in my early and mid teens but hes about my age now and im 56 and his timing is on the money.hes one of or if not my favorite drummer.
Just his straight ahead, no-frills grooves sound beautiful. Makes me want to revisit the basics...
Thank you guys for this! And that drum sound uh ❤
I wish he played the live versions of the P-Funk tunes. Check out P-Funk Live at the Beverly Theater for some of the best funk drumming you will ever hear.
What feel, what soul.
that sound 👏
I should have become a drummer - really! If I had, I would want to be the drummer that Dennis Chambers - IS! Keep Killin' It, Dennis! I absolutely LOVE your style! ☮
Just Awesome !!
just incredible!
Ya gotta watch the vid of the live performance or listen to live album of the tour he did with Parliament/Funkadelic, Dennis's drumming is way more exquisite than this example. He is the greatest. ❤
SICK! 😎