Drum Kit Dynamics

Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #3 Workout #1

billy ashbaugh — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20:24:18 -0400

Today’s lesson is going to add some more ghost notes to our hand pattern. These two tiny notes really help to propel the groove forward.

Billy Ashbaugh: 1/2 Time Shuffle #4 - Workout #1

billy ashbaugh — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:36:21 -0400

This is the final version of adding ghost notes to our 1/2 Time Shuffle. Today we're going to add the middle triplet to beat 3. This can be a little tricky at first.

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Workout Part 5

billy ashbaugh — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:36:12 -0400

Today we’re going to expand our Rhythms that were playing on the kick drum during this Funk Shuffle Groove Workout. We’re still keeping the same hand pattern for now.

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #2

billy ashbaugh — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:04:03 -0400

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.

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Groove Accent Exercise Part 1

billy ashbaugh — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:35:53 -0400

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.

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #1

billy ashbaugh — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:11:24 -0400

In today's lesson we're going to incorporate our heel toe hi-hat technique into a groove setting.

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Technique

billy ashbaugh — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:39:54 -0400

For today’s lesson we’re going to look at a technique used to create an open and closed hi-hat effect by using your left foot only. Get ready for a left leg workout!

Polyrhythmic Hi-Hat Ostinato (3rd Sixteenth) Drum Lesson: How To Play Polyrhythms Within Drum Beats

webadmin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:45:31 -0400

Advanced Drum Lessons : How to Practice Flam & Flam Accents on Drums

webadmin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:48:41 -0400

Practice flam and flam accents on drums; learn how with tips from our expert drummer and drum instructor in this free drumming video music lesson.
Expert: James Roland Colonna

Billy Ashbaugh: Cymbal Swells

billy ashbaugh — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:41:45 -0400

Today’s lesson is going to take a look at a few different ways to use cymbal swells behind the kit.