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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Paradiddle Groove Workout #4

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sat, 11/13/2010 - 14:00

For today’s lesson we’re going to expand our rhythms for the kick drum in this groove setting. We’re still playing a steady flow of 16th notes phrased as Paradiddles with accents on beats 2 and 4. The idea is to download the PDF file that has 12 one bar patterns to practice playing on the kick drum. These rhythms are getting busier so it’s also a great workout for your kick drum as well. Enjoy! ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Ghost Note Groove Workout #3

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 20:26

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!! ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Paradiddle Groove Workout #3

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sun, 09/12/2010 - 15:45

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. ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Paradiddle Groove Workout #2

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sun, 08/15/2010 - 20:05

For the lesson today we're going to venture into 16th note world with the kick drum patterns. We'll start by adding the 1st and last 16th note along with just the "e" and just the "a". Our hands will stay consistent through out, playing a steady flow of 16th note Paradiddles between the snare and hi-hat. These PDF Download Rhythms can really be a challenge played on the kick drum! Enjoy. ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Ghost Note Groove Workout #2

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sun, 08/15/2010 - 19:50

We're going to expand on this Groove by adding the 1st two 16th notes (1e) and the last two 16th notes (&a) to the Rhythms included in the PDF Download. Our hand pattern will stay the same for now, playing a steady flow of 16th notes between the snare and hi-hat. This workout is a lot of fun and will really help you get use to accenting the snare on the "e" and "a" throughout the Groove. ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Paradiddle Groove Workout #1

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sat, 08/07/2010 - 15:10

Today’s lesson is going to take a look at what I call the Paradiddle Groove. We’ll create the groove by simply playing a steady flow of 16th notes as Paradiddles and then moving the right hand up to the hi-hat. After the hands get comfortable, we’ll practice playing a series of 1 bar rhythms from the download PDF on the kick drum to create several different Paradiddle Grooves. ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Ghost Note Groove Workout #1

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sun, 08/01/2010 - 17:28

Today’s lesson takes a look at an easy way to introduce Ghost Notes into a Groove. This is a great way to get use to not hitting the snare on 2 and 4. Be sure and download the PDF file and print the page so you can work your way through all 12 Rhythms. ... read more...

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