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Billy Ashbaugh: Swinging the Kick Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 10/03/2010 | 6,766 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 | 9,065 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!

Billy Ashbaugh: 1/2 Time Shuffle #3 - Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 09/25/2010 | 7,906 Views | 1 Comments

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It’s time to add more ghost notes to our hand pattern! Today, we’re going to add the last triplet of beat three. This one tiny note really helps propel this groove forward. Don’t forget to download the PDF file and print it. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: The Double Ratamacue

by billy ashbaugh on 09/24/2010 | 8,100 Views | 3 Comments

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Today’s lesson will take a look at the rudiment The Double Ratamacue. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Funk Shuffle Workout Part 5

by billy ashbaugh on 09/23/2010 | 6,633 Views | 0 Comments

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Today we’re going to expand our Rhythms that were playing on the kick drum during this Funk Shuffle Groove Workout. We’re still keeping the same hand pattern for now. Things are getting funky, so remember to slow everything down when first digging into this stuff. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Swing Part 6

by billy ashbaugh on 09/19/2010 | 4,967 Views | 2 Comments

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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!

Billy Ashbaugh: The Para Triplet

by billy ashbaugh on 09/17/2010 | 9,458 Views | 4 Comments

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In today’s lesson I’m going to break down and explain the Para Triplet. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Single Lead Triplet Accent Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 09/16/2010 | 7,589 Views | 1 Comments

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Today's lesson is very similar to Applying Triplets to Fills Part 1. We're still going to practice playing the basic accent patterns (from the Triplet Rhythms PDF download) as rim shots on the snare drum while keeping the steady flow of 8th note Triplets going in between. For today's workout, now all of the accents must be played with your right hand. This concept will force you to use various mixed sticking patterns to achieve this steady flow. I'll give you some examples of patterns that work for me. Hopefully you'll be able to use your creativity and experiment with some sticking patterns of your own. This is a great way to work on developing your own voice or personality for the kit. Remember, you have to keep the steady flow going in between all of the right hand accents. This one can be a little challenging. Just start off very slow and gradually build up speed.

Billy Ashbaugh: Paradiddle Groove Workout #3

by billy ashbaugh on 09/12/2010 | 5,731 Views | 1 Comments

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In Part 3, we're going to continue our workout with the Paradiddle Groove by expanding the 16th note rhythms played on the kick drum. Things are getting funky now, we're getting into two note combinations of 16th notes back to back. Remember to slow everything down and concentrate on proper note placement and try to make each groove feel the best you can.

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #2

by billy ashbaugh on 09/11/2010 | 6,782 Views | 0 Comments

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In Part 2, we’re going to get a little busier with the kick drum. It’s time to introduce a few 16th note rhythms. For now we’re going to keep the two variations of the opening hat, both on the downbeat and also on the upbeat. The ride will continue with straight 8th notes with a solid 2 and 4 on the snare. Don’t forget to download the PDF file with kick drum rhythms. Enjoy!