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Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Variation Workout # 3

by billy ashbaugh on 10/24/2010 | 12,665 Views | 5 Comments

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In Part 3, we're going to continue to expand our kick drum patterns. The hands will stay the same and you're still playing every up beat on the hi-hat with your left foot. If you're not certain on the pattern, please check out one of the earlier lessons to get this down. The download PDF will provide you with 12 one bar patterns to practice on the kick drum. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Single Stroke 7

by billy ashbaugh on 10/23/2010 | 6,284 Views | 1 Comments

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In this lesson I’ll break down and explain a rudiment called the Single Stroke 7.

Billy Ashbaugh: 1/2 Time Shuffle #4 - Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 10/22/2010 | 6,387 Views | 0 Comments

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This is the final version of adding ghost notes to our 1/2 Time Shuffle. Today we're going to add the middle triplet to beat 3. This can be a little tricky at first. Remember you have to still hit the back beat as a rim shot then quietly tap the ghost note immediately after. I recommend getting the hand pattern down first, before you try playing the kick drum patterns from the PDF download. This is my favorite version to play. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Ghost Note Groove Workout #3

by billy ashbaugh on 10/17/2010 | 8,474 Views | 5 Comments

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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!!

Billy Ashbaugh: The Single Stroke Four

by billy ashbaugh on 10/15/2010 | 6,655 Views | 4 Comments

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In today's lesson I'm going to break down and explain the Single Stroke Four rudiment. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: 16th Note Triplet Funk Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 10/14/2010 | 6,179 Views | 3 Comments

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Today's lesson is going to expand our concept of playing a short and steady flow of 16th note Triplets between the kick, snare and hi-hat. In this lesson, we'll expand our sticking to cover two beats of the groove. This pattern is getting a little busier so don't forget to use the PDF download to help you with the sticking.

Billy Ashbaugh: Basic Afro Cuban 6/8 Groove

by billy ashbaugh on 10/10/2010 | 10,211 Views | 3 Comments

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Today's lesson takes a look at the basic Afro Cuban 6/8 groove. We're going to break this groove down by working on the hands first and then bringing in the kick drum to complete the groove. Anything involving triplets can be challenging and this groove is no exception. Don't forget to use the PDF download as a reference for the sticking. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Beginner Fill Ideas Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 10/09/2010 | 10,164 Views | 4 Comments

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This lesson was designed for all the players out there just getting into fills. We’re going to take three basic 16th note rhythms and begin to mix and match them within a one bar pattern. Remember to be creative as you begin to explore these fills around the drumset. Don’t forget to download and print the PDF file.

Billy Ashbaugh: Para Triplet Groove Idea Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 10/09/2010 | 7,906 Views | 0 Comments

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For today's lesson we're going to expand on the Para Triplet sticking pattern and begin to explore this concept in a groove setting. This is a more advanced exercise so please remember to slow everything down when first digging into this stuff! Don't forget to download the PDF file to better help you work through this lesson. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Triplet Warm-Up Fill Idea #1

by billy ashbaugh on 10/05/2010 | 9,612 Views | 6 Comments

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Today's lesson will allow everyone to create there own fills from this sticking formula. This is a continuation from Triplet Warm-Up #1 Part 2, so if you're not sure what's going on please check out that lesson first. https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/4386-triplet-warm-exercise-part-2 Once the concept is comfortable, it's time for you to customize your own fill ideas by combining 1,2,3 or 4 beat accent combinations between your right and left hand. Remember, the sky's the limit here so have fun and be creative!