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Billy Ashbaugh: Ghost Note Groove Workout #3

by billy ashbaugh on 10/17/2010 | 8,445 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 | 6,628 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 | 6,144 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 | 10,175 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 | 10,142 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 | 7,878 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 | 9,582 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!

Billy Ashbaugh: Swinging the Kick Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 10/03/2010 | 6,734 Views | 4 Comments

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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!

Billy Ashbaugh: Bass Drum Techniuqe

by billy ashbaugh on 09/30/2010 | 9,026 Views | 6 Comments

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Today’s lesson will take a look at some bass drum techniques I’ve worked on over the years. I’ll cover topics about how to strike the drum (heel up vs. heel down) as well as what to do after you strike the drum (burying the beater vs. letting the beater come up off the head). I’ll also share a couple of ways to work on playing two quick notes back to back with a single pedal. Enjoy!

How To Play The Blues - The Drum Ninja

by thedrumninja on 09/26/2010 | 3,039 Views | 1 Comments

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The Blues are the foundation of almost every important musical genre of the 20th century – from Jazz to Rock to Soul to Funk to Hip-Hop and beyond. As Willie Dixon so eloquently put it, “The Blues is the roots, everything else is the fruits.”  This lesson will give you the basics of blues drumming as well as a some essential recordings that will get you started with this style: The Basic Beat The basic blues beat is a triplet based pattern in 12/8. That means there are twelve eighth notes in the bar and they are usually played on the hi-hat or ride cymbal. Count and play "one-and-a, two-and-a, three-and-a, four-and-a" or "one-trip-let, two-trip-let, three-trip-let, four-trip-let". Once you've got this going add the bass drum on one and three and the snare drum on two and four to create the basic blues pattern.  Practice at a slow 50bpm to really lock in the timing and work on getting the right sound. You can then practice t... more...