Drum Lessons: Reading Music - Page 7

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: Funk Shuffle Workout Part 4

by billy ashbaugh on 04/18/2010 | 7,065 Views | 2 Comments

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In Part 4, it’s time to expand our possibilities by adding the “e” and “a” to our rhythms. Things are starting to get funky!!

Billy Ashbaugh: Applying Triplets to Fills Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 04/16/2010 | 3,755 Views | 0 Comments

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It’s time to expand on our Triplet Rhythms to practice around the kit as fills. Today we’re going to add the 1st & last triplet possibility to our exercises! Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #1 Workout Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 04/11/2010 | 7,943 Views | 0 Comments

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In the follow up for Part 1, we’re going to expand the kick drum rhythms. We’re still keeping the shuffle hi-hat with 2 & 4 on the snare. For today’s lesson, we’re going to add the first & last triplet as a possible pattern for the kick.

Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #1 Workout Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 04/10/2010 | 8,170 Views | 3 Comments

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We begin our journey into Blues Shuffle workouts by playing the standard shuffle hi-hat with 2 & 4 on the snare. For this lesson, we’re going to play the rhythms from the download PDF on the kick drum to explore some groove possibilities.

Billy Ashbaugh: Swing Part 4

by billy ashbaugh on 03/27/2010 | 8,291 Views | 4 Comments

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It’s time to begin to break the patterns up between kick & snare. We’re going to ease into this by going back to the first Triplet Rhythm PDF that includes the quarter note and last triplet only. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Double Bass Groove Workout Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 03/26/2010 | 8,277 Views | 5 Comments

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In Part 3 we’re going to begin to look at various 16th note Rhythms to apply to the snare. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Learning to Write Notation

by billy ashbaugh on 03/20/2010 | 7,869 Views | 5 Comments

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Today’s lesson will discuss a very important skill to develop. Being able to write notation will provide you that extra edge whenever you find yourself in a musical situation. So grab a pencil & get ready to work on your writing chops!

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

by billy ashbaugh on 03/14/2010 | 2,520 Views | 2 Comments

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In Part 2, it's time to expand our rhythms to include the 1st & last triplet for the beat. This opens up a lot more great groove ideas for us to explore. Don't forget to download your own PDF file from the lesson. Enjoy!!

Billy Ashbaugh: Swinging the Kick Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 03/12/2010 | 7,696 Views | 0 Comments

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For Part 2, it’s time to add the first & last triplet figure to our workout. Remember to keep the hands nice & steady while you play the rhythms on the kick drum only. Don’t forget to download your PDF file from the lesson…Enjoy!

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

by billy ashbaugh on 03/06/2010 | 8,334 Views | 3 Comments

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This lesson starts our journey into 1/2 Time Shuffle Groove Workouts. For today’s lesson we’re going to concentrate on our basic 1/2 Time Shuffle hand pattern with no ghost notes. It’s time to download the PDF file with Triplet Rhythms and get ready to explore some grooves! Enjoy!!