Drum Lessons: Reading Music - Page 2

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: Ghost Note Groove Workout #3

by billy ashbaugh on 10/17/2010 | 8,261 Views | 5 Comments

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We're going to expand our journey today by adding some new rhythmic possibilities on the kick drum. Remember to download the PDF file to get all 12 one bar patterns to workout with. Enjoy!!

Billy Ashbaugh: The Single Stroke Four

by billy ashbaugh on 10/15/2010 | 6,575 Views | 4 Comments

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In today's lesson I'm going to break down and explain the Single Stroke Four rudiment. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: 16th Note Triplet Funk Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 10/14/2010 | 5,893 Views | 3 Comments

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Today's lesson is going to expand our concept of playing a short and steady flow of 16th note Triplets between the kick, snare and hi-hat. In this lesson, we'll expand our sticking to cover two beats of the groove. This pattern is getting a little busier so don't forget to use the PDF download to help you with the sticking.

Billy Ashbaugh: Basic Afro Cuban 6/8 Groove

by billy ashbaugh on 10/10/2010 | 10,022 Views | 3 Comments

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Today's lesson takes a look at the basic Afro Cuban 6/8 groove. We're going to break this groove down by working on the hands first and then bringing in the kick drum to complete the groove. Anything involving triplets can be challenging and this groove is no exception. Don't forget to use the PDF download as a reference for the sticking. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Beginner Fill Ideas Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 10/09/2010 | 9,994 Views | 4 Comments

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This lesson was designed for all the players out there just getting into fills. We’re going to take three basic 16th note rhythms and begin to mix and match them within a one bar pattern. Remember to be creative as you begin to explore these fills around the drumset. Don’t forget to download and print the PDF file.

Billy Ashbaugh: Para Triplet Groove Idea Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 10/09/2010 | 7,636 Views | 0 Comments

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For today's lesson we're going to expand on the Para Triplet sticking pattern and begin to explore this concept in a groove setting. This is a more advanced exercise so please remember to slow everything down when first digging into this stuff! Don't forget to download the PDF file to better help you work through this lesson. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Swinging the Kick Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 10/03/2010 | 6,662 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: 1/2 Time Shuffle #3 - Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 09/25/2010 | 7,829 Views | 1 Comments

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It’s time to add more ghost notes to our hand pattern! Today, we’re going to add the last triplet of beat three. This one tiny note really helps propel this groove forward. Don’t forget to download the PDF file and print it. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Workout Part 5

by billy ashbaugh on 09/23/2010 | 6,474 Views | 0 Comments

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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. Things are getting funky, so remember to slow everything down when first digging into this stuff. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Swing Part 6

by billy ashbaugh on 09/19/2010 | 4,850 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!