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Jazz Fills and Trading Fours

by Drummeretc on 01/07/2011 | 3,482 Views | 0 Comments

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Jazz Fills and Trading Fours

by Drummeretc on 01/07/2011 | 3,876 Views | 2 Comments

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Billy Ashbaugh: Swing Part 7

by billy ashbaugh on 11/07/2010 | 60,621 Views | 6 Comments

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In today’s lesson we’re going to continue breaking up the rhythms between the kick and snare. Now, all quarter notes and last triplets only will be played on the snare and all first and last triplets will be played on the kick. Remember to concentrate on keeping a nice steady swing ride pattern with 2 and 4 on the hi-hat. Be sure to print the PDF download to get all 12 one bar patterns to practice. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Swinging the Kick Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 10/03/2010 | 6,796 Views | 4 Comments

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For Part 3 it's time to dig into the middle triplet! These patterns can really be a challenge to get down so be patient and slow everything down in the beginning. Don't forget to download the PDF file for the Triplet Rhythms to play on the kick. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Swing Part 6

by billy ashbaugh on 09/19/2010 | 4,993 Views | 2 Comments

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Today's lesson will continue to practice breaking rhythms up between the kick and snare in a swing settling. We're going to expand our patterns to include the first and last triplet. Things are getting busier so be patient and slow everything down when first getting into this stuff. Don't forget to grab your PDF download!

Beginner Jazz - The Drum Ninja

by thedrumninja on 09/15/2010 | 2,952 Views | 0 Comments

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Jazz is one of the most exciting and expressive styles of drumming so it’s definitely worth studying at some point in your evolution. It will expand your musicianship and give you the vocabulary you need to be a more dynamic and creative drummer. Most of today’s top drummers (Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta) have a strong foundation in jazz and even a little time spent working on this style will work wonders for your playing. This lesson will show you the basics of jazz which you can then build on and take in whichever direction you like. The Basic GrooveThe main pulse of jazz is the quarter note with an underlying 8th note triplet feel. Play four quarter notes on the ride cymbal with a “skip” note on the third note of the triplet of beats 2 and 4. Count and play “1, 2 and, 3, 4 and” with the quarter notes at the same volume and the “skip” note unaccented. Once you have this going pedal the hi-hat on 2 and 4 to create the basic jazz pattern. Practice this groove at a slow 50bp... more...

Billy Ashbaugh: Swing Part 5

by billy ashbaugh on 07/03/2010 | 8,075 Views | 2 Comments

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In today’s lesson we’re going to continue to break the Rhythms up between the kick and snare. This time though, the snare will play all quarter notes and the kick will play all of the last triplet figures.

Drums - Brush Techniques - by Zack Albetta

by webadmin on 06/15/2010 | 3,608 Views | 0 Comments

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A great drum lesson put together by Zack Albetta for OnlineDrummer.com. In this lesson, learn brush stroke techniques for behind the kit. A great resource for all drummers! Check out http://www.onlinedrummer.com for more free drum lessons!