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Playing Ternary Two-Beat Breaks
Drum breaks, also often referred to as “fills”, are aimed at joining two adjacent segments. This fairly short break, comprising two beats, often marks a rather rapid transition between two ...
Funk Grooves #1
This assortment of funk drum grooves is inspired by some of the greatest players, namely James Brown, Prince, Sly & the Family Stone, The Meters, and many more. You will play these grooves either ...
Playing Hybrid Rudiments
Snare drum rudiments provide a solid basis for learning and playing drums; that does not mean that your study of the instrument should be limited to them. It is entirely possible to mix different ...
Playing Binary Eighth-Note Grooves
As a drummer you should know how to play binary drum grooves based on eighth notes. Most of them are readily accessible. You will find binary eighth-note grooves in very many musical styles – ...
My First Drum Grooves #4
These drum grooves are aimed at beginners ... with some experience. They are accessible, but not easy because they use three rhythmic values: the quarter, the eighth, and the sixteenth note. ...
Swinging the Traditional Ride Cymbal Pattern
The ’traditional’ ride cymbal pattern is a ride cymbal motive employed in jazz drumming, and more specifically in swing. The swing ride cymbal pattern, which can be performed in several ...