Drum Lessons: Drum Groove Ideas - Page 13

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.

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 05/16/2010 | 7,804 Views | 5 Comments

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In Part 2, we continue to work on controlling the hi-hat in a groove setting. Here’s a couple more ideas to try. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Basic Tribal Tom Groove

by billy ashbaugh on 05/14/2010 | 8,589 Views | 9 Comments

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Here’s a lesson that takes the hand pattern from a simple groove and moves it around the kit to create a series of tribal tom patterns.

Billy Ashbaugh: Basic 16th Note Grooves Pt 3

by billy ashbaugh on 05/02/2010 | 7,971 Views | 2 Comments

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It's time to expand even more on your 8th note grooves! In today’s lesson we’re going to practice moving both the kick & snare around within the groove catching the “e” and “a” while still keeping steady 8th notes on the hi-hat.

Billy Ashbaugh: Swinging the Exercise

by billy ashbaugh on 05/02/2010 | 8,817 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!

Rosanna (Jeff Porcaro) Shuffle - The Drum Ninja

by thedrumninja on 04/26/2010 | 13,261 Views | 1 Comments

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Here’s a break down of Jeff Porcaro’s famous groove on Rosanna by Toto. Rhythm: 8th Note Triplets Level: Intermediate Chart:

Billy Ashbaugh: Dual Groups of 5 on the Kit

by billy ashbaugh on 04/25/2010 | 7,173 Views | 0 Comments

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For this lesson, Kevin & I are going to expand our Dual Drumming Exercise to include Groups of 5. Things get a little crazier this time….enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: 1/2 Time Shuffle #2 Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 04/23/2010 | 8,024 Views | 2 Comments

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It’s time to continue our journey with the 1/2 Time Shuffle. Today we’re going to add ghost notes on the snare.

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Workout Part 4

by billy ashbaugh on 04/18/2010 | 7,079 Views | 2 Comments

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In Part 4, it’s time to expand our possibilities by adding the “e” and “a” to our rhythms. Things are starting to get funky!!

Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #1 Workout Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 04/11/2010 | 7,961 Views | 0 Comments

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In the follow up for Part 1, we’re going to expand the kick drum rhythms. We’re still keeping the shuffle hi-hat with 2 & 4 on the snare. For today’s lesson, we’re going to add the first & last triplet as a possible pattern for the kick.

Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #1 Workout Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 04/10/2010 | 8,204 Views | 3 Comments

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We begin our journey into Blues Shuffle workouts by playing the standard shuffle hi-hat with 2 & 4 on the snare. For this lesson, we’re going to play the rhythms from the download PDF on the kick drum to explore some groove possibilities.