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“Brooklyn Phunk” Drum Play-Along

Pat Petrillo  /  UPDATED Aug 19, 2022

“Brooklyn Phunk” is a song written by Pat Petrillo (with Oz Noy on guitar and James Genis on bass) that features a smooth blend of rock, funk, blues, and a New Orleans influenced sound. The goal of this play-along is to get you playing in that “in-between” straight and swung feel. Make sure you download the MP3 tracks below and the two notated drum beats!

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World class drummer and educator Pat Petrillo is known for his deep sense of groove, uncanny technical ability, and versatility to cover any musical situation – as evidenced by his performances with including Patti LaBelle, Gloria Gaynor, Constantine Maroulis, and Debbie Gibson.

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Jared Falk is a lifelong drummer, drum teacher, and the co-founder of Drumeo. For over 18 years, Jared has been a leader in the online music education industry, publishing his first online video lessons in 2003 and founding Musora in 2005.

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