Learn to play Steve Gadd's latin grooves with the virtual drummer.

Drum lesson: Steve Gadd latin grooves for intermediate drummers.

This drum lesson is dedicated to Steve Gadd, one of the major reference drummers for anyone studying drum technique.

Not only one of the most famous drummers in the world, Steve Gadd is probably the most recorded drummer in music history. The list of his collaborations is endless, and this helps to explain how complete and versatile his style is, pefectly adapting to any musical project. Steve Gadd is particularly famous for his Latin and Funk rhythms some of whom, transcripted from his recordings, you'll find in the drum tabs sheet music of this lesson.

Steve Gadd with Paul Simon: 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (Still Crazy After All These Years - 1975), Late in the Evening (One Trick Pony - 1980). Steve Gadd with Chick Corea: Lenore (The Leprechaun - 1975), Sicily (Friends 1978). With Brecker Brothers: I Love Wastin' Time With You (Back to Back - 1975). With Kenny Loggins: I've Got the Melody (Celebrate Me Home - 1977). With Tom Scott: Dirty Old Man (New York Connection - 1975). With Jeremy Steig: Hop Scotch (Firefly - 1977).

To make it easier to study, play the rhythms more slowly at first, you can decrease the BPM and slow down the virtual drums to the speed you prefer.

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