8th Notes

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

billy ashbaugh — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:28:34 -0400

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.

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: Hi-Hat Independence Part 3

billy ashbaugh — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:03:27 -0400

For Part 3, we’re going to expand the Hi-Hat pattern with our left foot. We’re keeping the same hand pattern with the ride playing straight 8th notes with 2 & 4 on the snare.

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 2

billy ashbaugh — Sun, 16 May 2010 18:17:08 -0400

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: Swinging the Exercise

billy ashbaugh — Sun, 02 May 2010 15:17:37 -0400

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!

Billy Ashbaugh: Applying 8th's to Fills

billy ashbaugh — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:54:28 -0400

Today's lesson is on applying basic 8th note rhythms as fills around the drum set. Now that you're learning to read, it's time to start applying this stuff to the kit!!

Billy Ashbaugh: Applying 8th Notes to Grooves

billy ashbaugh — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:11:23 -0400

On this lesson, we're going to take the Rhythms from the Understanding 8th Notes Lesson and apply them to the kick drum to create a series of grooves!!

Billy Ashbaugh: Understanding 8th Notes

billy ashbaugh — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:47:07 -0400

Here's the follow up to our Lesson on understanding Quarter Notes. Today we're going to look at subdividing and counting 8th notes....it's starting to get fun now!!