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    Master Series: John Blackwell

    Hudson Music presents

    Master Series

    JOHN BLACKWELL
    Edited by Joe Bergamini Transcriptions and engraving by Willie Rose PDF Design by Joe Bergamini and Willie Rose DVD Produced by Paul Siegel and Rob Wallis Co-produced by Greg McKean and Joe Bergamini Photos by Andrew Lepley

    DRUM KEY:

    Copyright 2008 Hudson Music LLC All Rights Reserved www.hudsonmusic.com

    Master Series: John Blackwell JEREMIAHS SLEEPY NIGHT


    Here is the verse groove from Johns song Jeremiahs Sleepy Night.

    SEVEN YEARS OF GOOD LUCK


    Throughout the DVD, John demonstrates and discusses songs and grooves by his influences. Here is the groove from the Joe Sample song Seven Years of Good Luck, originally played by drummer Omar Hakim.

    7-7-7-93-11
    This tune, recorded by The Time, featured this drum machine groove, demonstrated by John.

    Master Series: John Blackwell LOVE STONE


    Here is a another example of John interpreting a drum machine groove, this time from a Justin Timberlake song. 4

    FLIRT
    Here is a groove recorded by Larry Blackmon and Cameo. Cameo was a big influence on John. After many years of listening to their music, John was asked to play with the group.

    DO THAT STUFF
    John demonstrates a Parliament Funkadelic groove originally played by Jerome Bigfoot Brailey. 6

    Master Series: John Blackwell MY LOVE


    John demonstrates the groove from another Justin Timberlake song.

    Master Series: John Blackwell MARCUS WILLIAMS EXAMPLES


    Marcus first demonstrates a foot technique consisting of a ruff split between the bass drum and snare drum. Check the DVD for examples of Marcus playing this in context. 8

    Marcuss next example is an exercise that can be used to build strength and speed. Marcus recommends playing his exercises on a very tight bass drum pedal. 9

    Here Marcus demonstrates a lick consisting of five notes.

    10a

    When Marcus plays this lick in time, it looks like this. 10b

    Master Series: John Blackwell BILLY COBHAM-STYLE APPROACH


    Here are two variations of Billy Cobham-style grooves demonstrated by John. 11a

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    WILD LIFE
    This groove, from the Tony Williams Lifetime album Believe It, influenced John while he was writing the song Jada.

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    Master Series: John Blackwell JADA


    Here is the main groove from the song Jada.

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    SLOW GROOVE EXAMPLE


    John plays this groove to demonstrate the control and consistency necessary to play well at a slow tempo.

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    DENNIS CHAMBERS GROOVE


    Dennis Chambers playing with P-Funk was a big influence on John. Here he plays his interpretation of a groove he heard Dennis playing live with P-Funk.

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    Master Series: John Blackwell JOHNS FOOT TECHNIQUE EXERCISES


    John is often asked about his foot technique. On the DVD, he demonstrates the following Marcus Williams-style foot exercise:

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    Below is a transcription of John orchestrating the exercise. 17

    Master Series: John Blackwell MIND OF J


    John plays this groove during the verses of Mind of J.

    18a

    Here is the instrumental vamp that John solos around at the end of the tune. 18b

    Master Series: John Blackwell INFLUENCES


    In alphabetical order, here are some of the drummers mentioned on the DVD that have influenced John: Carmine Appice, Larry Blackmon, John Blackwell Sr., Jerome "Bigfoot" Brailey, Gerry Brown, Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, Kenwood Dennard, Sheila E., Sonny Emory, Steve Gadd, Omar Hakim, Yogi Horton, Jonathan Moffett, Lenny Nelson, John Ramsay, Tony Thompson, Marcus Williams, Tony Williams

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    Master Series: John Blackwell SPECIAL THANKS FROM JOHN:


    Thank you first to my Lord and Savior Christ, Creator and Father of all things, including drums. Thank you to my father and mother, John Blackwell Sr. and Mamie Blackwell. My grandmother and my late grandfather, Pauline Blackwell and the late Ernest Blackwell Sr., who first told me about Gene Krupa many years ago. My lovely children, the late Jia Kennie Blackwell (my angel), John Jaiven Blackwell, and my twin B's: Jeremiah and Jada Blackwell. My beautiful queen and love of my life Yaritza Cambero (I love you so much). My sister and brother-in-law, Alessandra Staley and Russell Staley, and their children Morgan and Brook Staley. The Cambero family. Rob Wallis and Paul Siegel. Mike Scott, Corey Bernhard, and the great Gary Grainger. Marcus Williams Tama drums, Remo drumheads, Vater drumsticks. And a very special thanks to Zildjian cymbals: You saved me in the making of this video. Thank you so much for being there for me. Also thanks to Prince, Larry Blackmon, Charlie Singleton, Patti LaBelle, Justin Timberlake, Dom Famularo, Dennis Chambers, Bill Zildjian, Billy Cobham, Chris Daddy Dave, Lil John Roberts, Les Clevland, Brian F. Moore, Spanky, Teddy Campbell, Sheila E., Nissan Stewart, Sonny Emory, and Aaron Spears. And all the greats who came before us. God bless you all, Blackwell

    Copyright 2008 Hudson Music LLC All Rights Reserved www.hudsonmusic.com

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