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The Michael Berry Show

A Moment Of Culture With Ramon - The Motown Drum Fill

The Michael Berry Show

KTRH

Politics, News, Society & Culture

4.82.3K Ratings

🗓️ 6 November 2023

⏱️ 3 minutes

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Now it's time for a moment of culture

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here's the king of ding Ramon.

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It's the king of ding Ramon. It's Ramon.

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A six stroke roll on a sex tuplet on beat three and then two right sticks to eighth notes on

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beat four.

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I know, sounds odd, you don't know what I'm talking about, but I guarantee you've heard this before it's a drumbeat and it has a name

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The Motown Drum film is an iconic musical element that played a crucial role in shape in the sound of Motown records and by extension the entire landscape of popular music

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characterized by its distinctive simplicity and infectious groove this drum fill is instantly recognizable to music enthusiasts

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worldwide.

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Motown, the renowned record label founded in Detroit in 1959. Founded in Detroit in 1959 is known for its contribution to the development of Seoul and

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R&B music.

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The Motown drum

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typically performed on a snare drum consists of a short, snappy pattern of

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rim shots and bass drum hits often accompanied by syncopated high hat work.

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What makes it unique is its ability to drive a song forward

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with its irresistible energy

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while remaining unobtrusive enough

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to let the vocals and melodies shine.

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The drum fill was an integral. shine.

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The drum fill was an integral part of Motown's rhythmic pop sound, and it can be heard in countless

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hits by artists like the Temptations, The Supremes, and Marvin Gaye.

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The Motown drummers, including the legendary Benny Benjamin. the

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