Cissy Strut – The Meters

Description:

A cornerstone of New Orleans funk, “Cissy Strut” by The Meters is pure groove distilled to its essence. Released in 1969, the instrumental broke onto the Billboard Hot 100 and quickly earned its place as one of the most influential funk tracks ever recorded. At the center is drummer Zigaboo Modeliste, whose pocket playing, syncopated hi-hat work, and crisp snare accents redefined what it meant to lock in a band. The track’s cultural reach is massive—it’s been featured in films like Jackie Brown, countless commercials, and even major sports broadcasts, cementing its status as a timeless soundtrack. With Drumable’s interactive drum sheet music, you can slow things down, loop tricky sections, and practice with a drums-only playback to sharpen your timing. Learning “Cissy Strut” isn’t just about adding a funk standard to your setlist—it’s about internalizing the roots of groove and developing the kind of precision and feel that will elevate your drumming across every style.