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Fran Merante - Linear Funk Drumming Lesson Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 1612 seconds Fran Merante from www.cidrumming.com is an accomplished drum instructor in the Connecticut area. Here he explains his approach to learning and playing linear funk. This style was made extremely popular by drumming great, David Garibaldi. Related: drum, drumming, funk, garibaldi, lesson, linear, of, power, tower |
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Fran Merante - Sticky Buns -Styrocultural Antidote Trio Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 432 seconds I will be posting more videos soon using tracks from the Stupid Like Cow CD minus the drums. If you are interested in getting the tunes minus the drums, please visit www.nocheez.com and contact Ron Neuhauser. Related: sa, antidote, band, drum, drummer, drums, fran, frank, merante, minus, music, neuhauser, prog, progressive, ron, solo, styrocultural, zappa |
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Fran Merante Demos Rodney Holmes Groove Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 184 seconds This is a Demo with transcription information on the Rodney Holmes cowbell groove from the 2005 modern drummer festival. Related: colaiuta, dave, drum, fran, groove, holmes, merante, rodney, smith, steve, transcription, vinnie, weckl |
![Fran Merante - Ruff\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/ESieP8Wrlcg/2.jpg "Fran Merante - Ruff\") |
Fran Merante - Ruff'n It Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 858 seconds A lesson in applying the ruff / drag to the drum kit. The end result is a drum lick ala Dave Weckl or Vinnie Colaiuta. Related: colaiuta, dave, drum, fran, lesson, merante, mozambique, rudiment, solo, vinnie, weckl |
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Fran Merante - Tommy Igoe R&B/Funk Tune Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 200 seconds Yet another great tune from the Tommy Igoe Groove Essentials Play Along Book. I recommend it to any SERIOUS student of the drums. You will have a lot of fun with this book and CD. The band is INSANE!! Related: colaiuta, dave, drum, drums, fran, funk, hip, hop, igoe, merante, r&b, smith, steve, tommy, vinnie, weckl |
![Fran Merante - TOP \"Back in the Day\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/Sz4I9t0Mre8/2.jpg "Fran Merante - TOP \\"Back in the Day\\"") |
Fran Merante - TOP "Back in the Day" Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 326 seconds This is a Tower of Power tune from the Dave Garibaldi play along package "Code of Funk". Another HIGHLY recommended play along package. After all, the opportunity to play with the greatest funk band on the planet doesn't come along every day......until now. Related: code, dave, funk, garibaldi, groove, mapex, of, power, randb, soul, tower, weckl |
![Fran Merante Tower of Power \"Pocket Full of Soul\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/FYs06O1H8mA/2.jpg "Fran Merante Tower of Power \\"Pocket Full of Soul\\"") |
Fran Merante Tower of Power "Pocket Full of Soul" Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 292 seconds This is another tune from the David Garibaldi play along book "Code of Funk". Great tune from the TOP cd "Oakland Zone". I put a partial metric modulation in the breakdown section. Probably should have been played more "straight" given the feel and context of the tune but it never hurts to try new things. I'm still trying to decide if it works or not. Your opinions are appreciated. Related: code, dave, drum, drummer, funk, garibaldi, of, power, soul, tower |
![Fran Merante - Tommy Igoe Tune \"Endure\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/dz2txhWvTu0/2.jpg "Fran Merante - Tommy Igoe Tune \\"Endure\\"") |
Fran Merante - Tommy Igoe Tune "Endure" Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 377 seconds Tune from Tommy Igoe's "Groove Essentials The Play-Along" package. The tune is titled "Endure" Fran's website is www.cidrumming.com Related: colaiuta, dave, drum, endure, fran, igoe, merante, smith, steve, tommy, video, vinnie, weckl |
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Fran Merante - Tommy Igoe Fusion Hip Hop Tune Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 202 seconds Another great tune from the Tommy Igoe Play Along Package. My first recorded tune with the new Mapex kit! Related: fran, fusion, hip, hop, igoe, mapex, merante, tommy |
![Fran Merante -Steve Cioppa- Dave Weckl \"Big B\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/-w0MECxeOP8/2.jpg "Fran Merante -Steve Cioppa- Dave Weckl \\"Big B\\"") |
Fran Merante -Steve Cioppa- Dave Weckl "Big B" Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 394 seconds This is a tune off of the Dave Weckl "In Session" Play along package. My good friend Steve Cioppa and I recorded this about a year ago. It can be very hard for a drummer and percussionist to play together without stepping on each others feet. I consider myself extrememly fortunate to have a good friend as talented as Steve to practice with to work on this type of playing. Related: congas, drums, el, negro, percussion, reyes, walfredo, weckl |
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Fran Merante Gregg Bissonette's Submarine Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 243 seconds This is the tune "Submarine" by Gregg and Matt Bissonette. I downloaded from the Vic Firth website complete with chart. It is also featured on Gregg's instructional DVD "Musical Drumming in Different Styles". A MUST HAVE Related: bissonette, drum, drummer, drumming, firth, fran, grunge, instruction, lesson, mapex, merante, rock, solo, vic, zildjian |
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Fran Merante - Dave Weckl Rock Tune Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 258 seconds From the Dave Weckl Ultimate Play Along for Drums Package. Level 1 Volume 2. Thought I would try my hand at playing rock again. Haven't played it in a while as you can probably tell. Any advice for a funk / latin / fusion drummer?? Related: colaiuta, dave, drum, drums, fran, merante, smith, steve, video, vinnie, weckl |
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Fran Merante - Niles - Tony Royster Jr Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 195 seconds This is the tune Niles from the Tony Royster Jr Dennis Chambers book and cd package. This is a tough one to get with one pass. I dont like overdubbing for any of my videos. It is not a good habit to get into if you want to improve your live playing. Related: chambers, dennis, fran, merante, niles, royster, tony |
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Fran Merante - Tommy Igoe Songo Fast Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 212 seconds Yet another tune from the Tommy Igoe Groove Essentials Play Along Package. This is Groove 42 Fast. LOTS O FUN!!! Related: drum, fran, groove, igoe, latino, mapex, merante, solo, songo, tommy |
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Fran Merante - Tommy Igoe Reggae Tune Posted by: funky2714
Video duration: 225 seconds This is a Reggae track from the Tommy Igoe book and cd Groove Essentials. Keep an eye out for his second Groove Essentials package!! Should be awesome!! Related: drum, essentials, fran, groove, igoe, merante, reggae, tommy |
