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Playing Ghost Notes
Ghost notes are snare drum strokes which are executed much more softly and quietly than their neighboring strokes. They contribute considerably to the feel that is created by drumming giving it ...
Playing Single Flams
Flams consist of two strokes: the first stroke – the grace note – is a small, light stroke sounding just before the stronger main stroke. The impact of the two strokes should be heard nearly ...
My First Drum Grooves #1
These drum grooves are aimed exclusively at beginners. They are extremely accessible because they only use a single rhythmic value: the quarter note. You are offered the opportunity to perform it ...
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 ...
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 ...
Playing Ternary One-Measure Breaks
Drum breaks, also often referred to as “fills”, are aimed at joining two adjacent segments. This fairly long break, comprising one whole measure, is used to mark an important transition ...