VFJAMS: BENNY GREB “GREBFRUIT”
For this installment of “Learn the Music”, we reached back to one of the most amazing performances from the vfJAMS LIVE! session in 2018. Benny Greb worked with Sput Searight to come up with a great arrangement of Benny’s “Grebfruit”, a hugely popular track from his album release which featured only drums and vocals.
Not only is it amazing to watch the notes fly by in the full speed recording, but slowing it down to 50% and 75% allows you to dig into exactly what’s going on with Benny’s playing. Here’s YOUR opportunity to watch, listen – and LEARN THE MUSIC, testing your skills by learning Benny’s grooves and fills, then recording yourself with the play-along tracks!
BEFORE DIVING INTO VIC FIRTH’S “LEARN THE MUSIC” BREAKDOWN, BE SURE TO WATCH THE ORIGINAL VIDEO:
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Next, jump into PART ONE of Benny’s vfJams Performance
This video “isolates” the drum track to make it easier to follow what Benny is playing.
Use the “Chapter Menu” in the play bar to skip to 50%, 70% and 100% speeds
Here’s PART TWO of Benny’s performance, including the SOLO!
If you love this recording, be sure to check out the original “Grebfruit” album!
https://www.discogs.com/Benny-Greb-Grebfruit/release/6365518
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