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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Up Beat Grooves Part 2

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sun, 11/07/2010 - 09:41

In today’s lesson we’re going to get busier with the kick drum pattern. It’s time to introduce some 16th note rhythms on the kick drum. This is going to require some independence, so if this is new to you remember to slow everything down and go at your own pace. Don’t forget to download the PDF file for the kick drum patterns to workout with. ... read more...

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

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sat, 10/30/2010 - 16:28

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. This can feel a little strange if it’s your first time trying this. We’re going to ease into this by only playing 8th note figures on the kick drum for now. Don’t forget to download the PDF file for 12 one bar grooves to practice. Enjoy! ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #2

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sat, 09/11/2010 - 20:04

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! ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 4

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sun, 09/05/2010 - 17:58

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! ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #1

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sun, 08/22/2010 - 18:11

In today's lesson we're going to incorporate our heel toe hi-hat technique into a groove setting. We're going to cover playing both the downbeat and upbeat with our opening hi-hat pattern while we practice playing the rhythms from the download PDF on the kick drum. This is a great workout for your hi-hat foot. Enjoy! ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 3

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 15:03

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. This time though our left foot will play every “&” or up beat on the Hi-Hat while your kick drum works out by reading the rhythms from the PDF download. This one can get a little tricky….Enjoy! ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 2

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sun, 05/16/2010 - 18:17

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! ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 1

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Thu, 03/25/2010 - 09:26

It’s time to get your Hi-Hat foot busy! This lesson covers gaining some independence with your hi-hat foot while playing grooves. We start off simple by applying steady quarter notes to the hat. Enjoy. ... read more...

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