Drum Lessons: Drum Groove Ideas - Page 7

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: Swing Part 6

by billy ashbaugh on 09/19/2010 | 4,828 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 | 2,760 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: Paradiddle Groove Workout #3

by billy ashbaugh on 09/12/2010 | 5,580 Views | 1 Comments

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In Part 3, we're going to continue our workout with the Paradiddle Groove by expanding the 16th note rhythms played on the kick drum. Things are getting funky now, we're getting into two note combinations of 16th notes back to back. Remember to slow everything down and concentrate on proper note placement and try to make each groove feel the best you can.

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #2

by billy ashbaugh on 09/11/2010 | 6,640 Views | 0 Comments

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In Part 2, we’re going to get a little busier with the kick drum. It’s time to introduce a few 16th note rhythms. For now we’re going to keep the two variations of the opening hat, both on the downbeat and also on the upbeat. The ride will continue with straight 8th notes with a solid 2 and 4 on the snare. Don’t forget to download the PDF file with kick drum rhythms. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Double Paradiddle Groove Idea

by billy ashbaugh on 09/10/2010 | 6,613 Views | 11 Comments

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This is a groove idea inspired by the sticking from the Double Paradiddle. Enjoy!

L.T.D. - Back In Love Again - The Drum Ninja

by thedrumninja on 09/10/2010 | 1,199 Views | 0 Comments

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Here’s a look at a real funk classic, L.T.D’s, “(Everytime I Turn Around) Back In Love Again”. This single was released from their Something to Love album and spent two weeks at number one on the US R&B singles chart. It also peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number nineteen on the disco chart. Download The Transcription - http://thedrumninja.com/downloads/backinloveagain.pdfJeffrey Osborne lays down a clean funky groove throughout with some tasty variations and just a couple of fills to set up the transitions between sections. In the verses the right hand plays eighth notes on the hi-hat with an open on the and of four. During the chorus the hi-hat remains closed. Watch for the fill leading into the chorus – the whole band plays the same figure so it’s important to get it nice and tight. DN 

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 4

by billy ashbaugh on 09/05/2010 | 6,924 Views | 0 Comments

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In Part 4, we're going back to steady quarter notes with you hi-hat foot while we introduce a few 16th note rhythms on the kick drum. We're still keeping steady 8th notes on the ride with 2 and 4 accented on the snare drum. Don't forget to relax and stay on each groove until it feels really settled. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Groove Accent Exercise Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 09/05/2010 | 7,934 Views | 0 Comments

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This lesson explores the concept of quickly opening the hi-hat as accents during a groove. This is some funky stuff and sounds great in a mid-tempo funk groove. Be sure and download the PDF with 12 one bar rhythms for you to workout with on the kick drum and hi-hat. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #2 Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 09/04/2010 | 4,584 Views | 0 Comments

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It's time for some ghost notes!! We're going to introduce this concept for the Blues Shuffle hand pattern by adding the middle triplets for beats 1 and 3 on the snare drum tapped as ghost notes. This can take some time to get down smoothly. We'll begin our journey by playing the Rhythms from the PDF download on the kick drum. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: 16th Note Triplet Funk Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 08/30/2010 | 5,736 Views | 4 Comments

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Today's lesson is going to expand on the concept we started in Part 1. I'm going to share two more ideas today. We're still starting this 16th note triplet flow right off of a back beat, but now we're going to involve the kick drum a bit more as well as switch up the sticking. Remember to start slow and gain control before you try to speed this stuff up.