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Drum Solos: Louie Bellson Drum Solo 2008

Submitted by webadmin on Mon, 11/29/2010 - 13:47

Louis Bellson Live in Rock Falls Illinois (his birthplace) with The Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble...Playing "Give Me the Good Time" with drum solo...October 11, 2008. Unfortunately this would turn out to be one of Louie' second to last performance as he fell and broke a hip a couple of weeks later and then passed away a few months after that (Feb. 14, 2009)... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Swing Part 7

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sun, 11/07/2010 - 13:28

In today’s lesson we’re going to continue breaking up the rhythms between the kick and snare. Now, all quarter notes and last triplets only will be played on the snare and all first and last triplets will be played on the kick. Remember to concentrate on keeping a nice steady swing ride pattern with 2 and 4 on the hi-hat. Be sure to print the PDF download to get all 12 one bar patterns to practice. Enjoy! ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #3 Workout #1

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sat, 11/06/2010 - 20:24

Today’s lesson is going to add some more ghost notes to our hand pattern. These two tiny notes really help to propel the groove forward. Don’t forget to download the PDF file for the kick drum patterns to workout with. Enjoy! ... read more...

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Drummer YouTube: Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone

Submitted by scofugate on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 21:11

All the credit goes to Ibstrat (Mark) and michaeljayklein (Michael)…These guys are great and this was a fun (drumming) challenge for me. No click and another improv. I tried to use the open mic technique for an old school sound.... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Swinging the Kick Part 3

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sun, 10/03/2010 - 16:29

For Part 3 it's time to dig into the middle triplet! These patterns can really be a challenge to get down so be patient and slow everything down in the beginning. Don't forget to download the PDF file for the Triplet Rhythms to play on the kick. Enjoy! ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Swing Part 6

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sun, 09/19/2010 - 10:51

Today's lesson will continue to practice breaking rhythms up between the kick and snare in a swing settling. We're going to expand our patterns to include the first and last triplet. Things are getting busier so be patient and slow everything down when first getting into this stuff. Don't forget to grab your PDF download! ... read more...

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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #2 Workout #1

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on Sat, 09/04/2010 - 22:37

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! ... read more...

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