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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: The Para Triplet

by billy ashbaugh on 09/17/2010 | 9,154 Views | 4 Comments

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In today’s lesson I’m going to break down and explain the Para Triplet. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Single Lead Triplet Accent Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 09/16/2010 | 7,316 Views | 0 Comments

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Today's lesson is very similar to Applying Triplets to Fills Part 1. We're still going to practice playing the basic accent patterns (from the Triplet Rhythms PDF download) as rim shots on the snare drum while keeping the steady flow of 8th note Triplets going in between. For today's workout, now all of the accents must be played with your right hand. This concept will force you to use various mixed sticking patterns to achieve this steady flow. I'll give you some examples of patterns that work for me. Hopefully you'll be able to use your creativity and experiment with some sticking patterns of your own. This is a great way to work on developing your own voice or personality for the kit. Remember, you have to keep the steady flow going in between all of the right hand accents. This one can be a little challenging. Just start off very slow and gradually build up speed.

Billy Ashbaugh: Paradiddle Groove Workout #3

by billy ashbaugh on 09/12/2010 | 5,604 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 | 6,656 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: Hi-Hat Independence Part 4

by billy ashbaugh on 09/05/2010 | 6,946 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 | 7,972 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 | 4,612 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 | 5,750 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.

Billy Ashbaugh: 5 over 6 Fill Idea Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 08/28/2010 | 7,972 Views | 3 Comments

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This lesson is going to explore a fill idea that phrases groups of 5 over a steady flow of 16th note triplets. Because this concept can be a little tricky, in part 1 we're going to concentrate on getting the sticking and phrasing down on the snare drum while bringing in the feet underneath as a great warm up exercise. We'll begin to move this idea around the kit in Part 2.

Billy Ashbaugh: Double Bass Groove Workout # 4

by billy ashbaugh on 08/28/2010 | 5,488 Views | 0 Comments

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In Part 4 we're going to continue to expand on our 16th note rhythms for the snare drum. Today we're looking at the "1e" and the "&a" figures. For now we're still keeping our snare on a steady 2 and 4 rimshot with a combination of quarters, 8th's and up beats with our ride pattern. Enjoy!