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Billy Ashbaugh: Practicing With The Click

by billy ashbaugh on 11/15/2010 | 65,182 Views | 22 Comments

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For today’s lesson I’ll discuss several different concepts on practicing with the click. Topics included, tips on how to get more from your practice time with the click, ways to better lock with the click track, the importance of using the click track, as well as the benefits and downside. This one’s a bit long but worth the watch. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: The Triple Ratamacue

by billy ashbaugh on 11/13/2010 | 59,559 Views | 5 Comments

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In today’s lesson, I’ll break down and explain the Triple Ratamacue. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Paradiddle Groove Workout #4

by billy ashbaugh on 11/13/2010 | 57,093 Views | 5 Comments

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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!

7/8 Odd Time Drumming

by thedrumninja on 11/10/2010 | 1,310 Views | 0 Comments

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Some of the greatest songs ever written in rock, prog, jazz and fusion are in odd-time signatures. The problem is, what sounds good on the ear doesn't always come natural to the body so playing them can be a bit of a challenge. It is, however, much scarier in theory than it is in reality and if you break it down then slow it down you'll be surprised at how quickly you get it.    In this lesson we'll have a go at drumming in 7/8. Out of all the odd-time signatures this one feels the most natural to most drummers so lets head over to the kit and get started: How To Count There are a couple of ways to count 7/8. You can count the obvious 'one two three four five six seven' or you can break the seven down into smaller cells 'one two one two one two three' ... 'one two three one two one two'.  Choose the method that you prefer and stick with it. Forget the notion that there is a best way to count and learn to feel the p... more...

Billy Ashbaugh: Swing Part 7

by billy ashbaugh on 11/07/2010 | 55,175 Views | 6 Comments

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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!

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Up Beat Grooves Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 11/07/2010 | 13,035 Views | 9 Comments

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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.

Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #3 Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 11/06/2010 | 8,145 Views | 4 Comments

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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!

Fight For Your Right - Beastie Boys - The Drum Ninja

by thedrumninja on 11/04/2010 | 3,004 Views | 0 Comments

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Here's a look at (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party) by the Beastie Boys which was the first single released from their breakthrough 1986 album Licensed to Ill. It's one of their most successful hits reaching #7 on the Billboard 100, and later named one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. Download The PDF at www.thedrumninja.com On the intro there is a 1/4 note groove played on the bell of the ride. The snare drum keeps a solid backbeat while the bass drum plays one, three-and, one, three across a two bar loop. It's a straight forward groove that's very infectious. Through the verse the groove is the same but you switch the quarter note pulse between the hi-hats and the ride bell. The main thing to look out for on this track is the chorus break which features a crash on beats two and three, the second of which is choked. Make sure to drill this out a few times until you get the timing right. ... more...

Billy Ashbaugh: Basic 16th Note Grooves Pt 5

by billy ashbaugh on 10/31/2010 | 12,339 Views | 0 Comments

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We’re adding two more patterns to workout with on the kick drum. These rhythms are getting funky! We’re also getting busier with our rhythms as well by introducing our first three note possibility. Remember to slow this stuff down and make sure everything feels good before you move on to another rhythm or speed up the groove. Make sure you print the PDF file to get all 12 one bar grooves.

Billy Ashbaugh: Beginner Fill Ideas Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 10/31/2010 | 13,515 Views | 4 Comments

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For Part 2, we’re going to add two new rhythmic figures to explore around the kit as fills. We’re still going to get use to these rhythms by practicing them on the snare drum only at first. Once comfortable, we’ll begin to move them around the kit. Remember to be creative and enjoy the journey!