This video demonstrates the fundamental concept of syncopation and application in funk and soul styles.

In this video, Bob Breithaupt demonstrates the foundation of the style in a manner that would be effective for a beginning student or educator who does not play drum set.

From: Percussion Pedagogy, A Practical Guide for Studio Teachers, Oxford University Press, 2021.

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