Drum Lessons: Reading Music - Page 6

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: Blues Shuffle #1 Workout Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 06/20/2010 | 8,363 Views | 1 Comments

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We continue our journey with Blues Shuffle #1 by introducing the middle triplet on the kick drum. Remember to keep your hand pattern very steady and consistent as you work your way through the download PDF grooves.

Billy Ashbaugh: 3 over 4 Linear Groove

by billy ashbaugh on 06/19/2010 | 10,473 Views | 18 Comments

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This 3 over 4 Linear Groove concept is great if you are just getting into this type of drumming. The groove has a 3 beat sticking pattern that repeats throughout the measure making it an easier way to introduce Linear style drumming. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Doubles Chop Builder Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 06/18/2010 | 9,908 Views | 6 Comments

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In Part 2, we’re going to begin moving the accents around the kit several different ways to help build fill and solo ideas. Enjoy!

Drum Lesson 16th Note, One Measure, Triplet Fill In

by webadmin on 06/15/2010 | 2,531 Views | 4 Comments

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What's up Joseph! Enjoy this fun fill in that not only sounds cool, but facilitates a great start with Moeller Technique. For a wonderful analysis of the Moeller Techique, buy Jim Chapin's video "Speed Power Control Endurance". Thanks for watching www.mcmillanmusicschool.com

Billy Ashbaugh: 1/2 Time Shuffle #1 - Workout #3

by billy ashbaugh on 05/23/2010 | 6,672 Views | 2 Comments

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This lesson is your introduction to playing the middle triplet on the kick drum during a 1/2 Time Shuffle Groove. Because the middle triplet can be more difficult, we’re going to simplify the hand pattern by taking out all of the ghost notes on the snare drum for now.

Billy Ashbaugh: Doubles Chop Builder

by billy ashbaugh on 05/21/2010 | 12,229 Views | 22 Comments

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Today’s lesson will cover a great warm-up exercise involving the double stroke roll that helps develop fill and solo ideas. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 05/16/2010 | 7,782 Views | 5 Comments

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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: Basic 16th Note Grooves Pt 3

by billy ashbaugh on 05/02/2010 | 7,959 Views | 2 Comments

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It's time to expand even more on your 8th note grooves! In today’s lesson we’re going to practice moving both the kick & snare around within the groove catching the “e” and “a” while still keeping steady 8th notes on the hi-hat.

Billy Ashbaugh: Swinging the Exercise

by billy ashbaugh on 05/02/2010 | 8,791 Views | 5 Comments

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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!