Drum Lessons: Creative Drumming - Page 1

Drummers Sharing Tips, Tricks and Knowledge on subjects such as Drum Tuning, Drum Rudiments, Paradiddles, Shuffles, Groove Ideas,
Drum Kit Dynamics, Drum Fills, Triplets, Drum Micing, Drum Recording, Changing Drum Heads and so much more.

Let's Trade Fours: Rock @ 120 BPM

by drumennut on 02/11/2011 | 3,385 Views | 2 Comments

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This is a play along video of me trading fours with you. Plug in your head phones and let's trade fours. If this works I plan on doing lots of styles and tempos.  It starts off simple and gets more complex as it goes, but I never really get to crazy so you should be able to play right along and have fun.  Let me know if there are any styles you would like to trade fours in.  Thanks

Billy Ashbaugh: Practicing With The Click

by billy ashbaugh on 11/15/2010 | 72,031 Views | 23 Comments

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For today’s lesson I’ll discuss several different concepts on practicing with the click. Topics included, tips on how to get more from your practice time with the click, ways to better lock with the click track, the importance of using the click track, as well as the benefits and downside. This one’s a bit long but worth the watch. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Up Beat Groove Idea #1

by billy ashbaugh on 10/30/2010 | 13,943 Views | 3 Comments

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Today’s lesson will take a look at playing the & or up beat pattern on the hi-hat during a groove. For now the snare will continue to play a nice solid rim shot for beats 2 & 4. This can feel a little strange if it’s your first time trying this. We’re going to ease into this by only playing 8th note figures on the kick drum for now. Don’t forget to download the PDF file for 12 one bar grooves to practice. Enjoy!

Djembe Lesson: The Djembe as a Drum Set by Mark Haas

by webadmin on 06/15/2010 | 6,329 Views | 0 Comments

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This is my interpretation of Djembe playing. It is not exactly traditional, but it is how I use the Djembe to exemplify the drum set.

Drum Lesson - Funk Groove 3 - Vanz Drumming

by webadmin on 06/15/2010 | 4,648 Views | 3 Comments

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Well, here is another Funky Groove for ya. Enjoy. Randy Van Patten www.vanzdrumming.com

Drum Lesson : Funky hi-hat stuff (www.joecrabtree.com)

by webadmin on 06/15/2010 | 2,785 Views | 2 Comments

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I've had many requests for a lesson on what to do with the hi-hat to spice up grooves. Here are a few simple ideas for which you can find many applications. The lesson is continued (including a cool Vinnie Colaiuta lick) on my lessons page at www.joecrabtree.com/lessons

Billy Ashbaugh: Practice Smart

by billy ashbaugh on 06/13/2010 | 8,701 Views | 12 Comments

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Practicing efficient is something all drummers should strive for. In today’s lesson I’m going to share a few ideas that have helped me to make the most of my practice time.

Billy Ashbaugh: Creating a Drum Part

by billy ashbaugh on 06/08/2010 | 8,010 Views | 10 Comments

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In today’s lesson I’m going to share a few ideas on how to create a drum part.

Billy Ashbaugh: Swinging the Exercise

by billy ashbaugh on 05/02/2010 | 8,773 Views | 5 Comments

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In today’s lesson I’m going to discuss a great way to get more mileage from your practice time with method books or sheets. By swinging the notes, you’ll open up a whole new area to explore!