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Billy Ashbaugh: The Buzz Roll

by billy ashbaugh on Fri, 06/25/2010 - 06:38

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For today’s lesson I’m going to break down and explain the Buzz Roll.

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b2solo Says re-working thru the rudiments

Submitted On: Sunday, Oct 24, 2010 - 9:11 PM

Billy,
Thanks for the lesson. It's what I am working on...

cheers, eddie

joffrelindemann Says HEEEY!

Submitted On: Sunday, Oct 10, 2010 - 1:52 PM

I'VE BEEN TOUGHT THAT THE ROLL... ANY ROLL... IS THE WAY THAT US, PERCUSSIONISTS OR DRUMMERS CAN PLAY A LONG NOTE JUST AS A VIOLIN OR A CELLO DOES. SO WHEN WE PLAY A ROLL BOTH HANDS MOST SOUND EQUAL. DO YOU HAVE ANY TIP FOR ME TO ACHIEVE AN EQUAL SOUN IN BOTH HANDS?!!!

GREAT VIDEO AND NICE CHOPS!

billy ashbaugh Says Re: HEEEY!

Submitted On: Monday, Oct 11, 2010 - 10:51 AM

Thanks man!
Yeah, I agree that both hands should have the same sound and control over the stroke. That's not an easy thing to accomplish. I think getting good solid doubles down can be one of the major hurdles for drummers to over come. I know it certainly was for me. With that being said, I suggest working a lot on the various rolls...5,7,9 etc. Any rudiment involving doubles is great to work on. Triplet rolls are great as well. You can always use your better hand to help teach the weaker. I would try practicing in front of a mirror to help you better correct any problems. Basically, just jump into doubles and just realize it may take a while to get both hands sounding equal...hope this helps!
Billy

joffrelindemann Says Re: Re: HEEEY!

Submitted On: Monday, Oct 25, 2010 - 11:33 PM

thanks men! my percussion master once told me... "if you practice every day this excesices... you will be able to play a roll in,,,, 3 years... and if you practice aloooot! you will play a roll in.... 2 and ahalf years...." jajaja its a long way but theres nothing more buautiful but to play a long nice rooooooooooll!

craig s. Says to late to do this

Submitted On: Monday, Aug 2, 2010 - 11:22 PM

to late to do this tonight..but im definately goin to work on this tomorrow...ive been tryin to learn to do this for over a yr,,ive watched numero us vids and still havin a hard time...now i see the pinkie finger and ring finger means nothin while doin this roll...learn somethin new everyday...thanks

billy ashbaugh Says Re: to late to do this

Submitted On: Friday, Aug 6, 2010 - 10:13 AM

You're welcome...good luck!! Very glad this helped.

Tobin Says Thank you

Submitted On: Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 - 3:23 PM

Just recently sign up on the site and must say you are a GREAT teacher Billy! Really, not blowin' smoke here. Some people can teach and some can't. And you my friend really can! Great attitude, technique,and break down! Thanks again man!!!

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Thank you

Submitted On: Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 - 11:08 PM

Wow...thank you! I just enjoy sharing whatever I've picked up over the years. Thanks for watching!!

anonymous Says the black thing on ur snare

Submitted On: Saturday, Jun 26, 2010 - 12:56 PM

Billy what is that Black thing with the red strip connected to ur snare?
kenny

billy ashbaugh Says Re: the black thing on ur snare

Submitted On: Saturday, Jun 26, 2010 - 3:33 PM

Hey Kenny,
That's actually my Ridge Rider Cowbell sneaking through the ride & tom area!

Tom_Sherwood Says Thanks

Submitted On: Saturday, Jun 26, 2010 - 12:47 PM

Another nice simple lesson, showing everyone how to do something simple properly !

Thanks again Billy !

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Thanks

Submitted On: Saturday, Jun 26, 2010 - 3:31 PM

Thanks man!

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