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  R&B/HIP-HOP GROOVES
These grooves are all over the radio! Listen to whether they are played straight or with a slight swing feel and how this can change the groove and therefore the song. Play these with only one hand on the hi-hat for a completely different texture than the 16th note rock grooves.

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Click HERE to download a PDF handbook of these R&B/HIP-HOP GROOVES!

Choose the right tool for the job! These Vic Firth American Classic® sticks are perfect for the Funk style!

RUTE
 L = 16 1/2"
Dia. = .750"

Our Rute is a bundle of premium birch dowels, secured in a birch drumstick handle. The handle provides a natural feel and can also be used for back beats, cross rim work and intricate patterns on the cymbal bell. A moveable band adjusts the effect from crisp to splashy.

5AN
L = 16"
Dia. = .565"

The nylon tip is similar in size and shape to the 5A, providing enhanced performance and a feel closer to the original wood tip model. Nylon tips are the most durable and brightest sounding on cymbals.

AS5A
 L = 16"
Dia. = .565"

Light and fast for jazz, orchestral and pit work. Full, round tip for increased focus and clarity to drums and cymbals.