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Billy Ashbaugh: Swing Part 5

by billy ashbaugh on 07/03/2010 | 8,018 Views | 2 Comments

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In today’s lesson we’re going to continue to break the Rhythms up between the kick and snare. This time though, the snare will play all quarter notes and the kick will play all of the last triplet figures.

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 07/02/2010 | 9,354 Views | 6 Comments

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For Part 3, we’re going to expand the Hi-Hat pattern with our left foot. We’re keeping the same hand pattern with the ride playing straight 8th notes with 2 & 4 on the snare. This time though our left foot will play every “&” or up beat on the Hi-Hat while your kick drum works out by reading the rhythms from the PDF download. This one can get a little tricky….Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: 16th Note Triplet Chop Builder Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 06/27/2010 | 12,079 Views | 10 Comments

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Today’s lesson will explore playing a steady flow of 16th Note Triplets as doubles while catching accents written out on the PDF download. This one is fun!!

Billy Ashbaugh: 1 Bar Groups of 7

by billy ashbaugh on 06/26/2010 | 8,952 Views | 7 Comments

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Today’s lesson will take a look at phrasing Groups of 7 as 16th notes over 1 bar. This is very similar to 1 Bar Groups of 3 & 5, all we’re doing is adding two extra notes to the phrase. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: The Buzz Roll

by billy ashbaugh on 06/25/2010 | 8,984 Views | 12 Comments

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

Billy Ashbaugh: Blues Shuffle #1 Workout Part 3

by billy ashbaugh on 06/20/2010 | 8,660 Views | 1 Comments

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We continue our journey with Blues Shuffle #1 by introducing the middle triplet on the kick drum. Remember to keep your hand pattern very steady and consistent as you work your way through the download PDF grooves.

Billy Ashbaugh: 3 over 4 Linear Groove

by billy ashbaugh on 06/19/2010 | 10,694 Views | 19 Comments

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This 3 over 4 Linear Groove concept is great if you are just getting into this type of drumming. The groove has a 3 beat sticking pattern that repeats throughout the measure making it an easier way to introduce Linear style drumming. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Doubles Chop Builder Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 06/18/2010 | 10,127 Views | 6 Comments

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In Part 2, we’re going to begin moving the accents around the kit several different ways to help build fill and solo ideas. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Practice Smart

by billy ashbaugh on 06/13/2010 | 8,863 Views | 12 Comments

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Practicing efficient is something all drummers should strive for. In today’s lesson I’m going to share a few ideas that have helped me to make the most of my practice time.