Beats, Grooves & Patterns . Intermediate Lessons
Swinging Latin Grooves
On August 13, 2014 by Sacha KThese ‘swinging latin’ grooves came out of the bebop era, when Cuban percussion rhythms were being introduced to American jazz. They are often used in songs that change between a straight ‘latin’ feel and the triplet-based swing feel (e.g. Green Dolphin Street). They are played straight in the demonstration video, but can also be
Beats, Grooves & Patterns . Intermediate Lessons
Drum Fills For 4/4 Rock & Funk
On August 1, 2014 by Sacha KIn this video, you’ll see 55 different 4/4 drum fills that you can copy and try out in your own drumming. They start out simple and get more complex toward the end. See the slow-motion version of the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Olrj3XsjVWc Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Triple Ratamacue
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Triple Ratamacue drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Thirteen Stroke Roll
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Thirteen Stroke Roll drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Ten Stroke Roll
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Ten Stroke Roll drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Swiss Army Triplet
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Swiss Army Triplet drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Single Ratamacue
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Single Ratamacue drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Single Flammed Mill
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Single Flammed Mill drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Single Dragadiddle
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Single Dragadiddle drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Single Drag Tap
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Single Drag Tap drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Seventeen Stroke Roll
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Seventeen Stroke Roll drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Seven Stroke Roll
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Seven Stroke Roll drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Pataflafla
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Pataflafla drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Nine Stroke Roll
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Nine Stroke Roll drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Inverted Flam Tap
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Inverted Flam Tap drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Flamacue
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Flamacue drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Flam Paradiddle
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Flam Paradiddle drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Flam Paradiddle-diddle
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Flam Paradiddle-diddle drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Flam Drag
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Flam Drag drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Flam Accent
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Flam Accent drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Five Stroke Roll
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Five Stroke Roll drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Fifteen Stroke Roll
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Fifteen Stroke Roll drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Eleven Stroke Roll
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Eleven Stroke Roll drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Drag Paradiddle 2
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Drag Paradiddle 2 drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Drag Paradiddle 1
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Drag Paradiddle 1 drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Double Ratamacue
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Double Ratamacue drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Rudiments – Double Drag Tap
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson, Sacha demonstrates the Double Drag Tap drum rudiment on the snare drum, then shows you one of the many ways it can be applied to the drum kit. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Jazz Brushes
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KLearning to play with brushes can be a great way to start discovering some of the secret sounds hidden inside your drum kit. This lesson introduces some basic brush techniques in a jazz/swing context. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Intermediate Lessons . Theory, Technique & Rudiments
Foot Technique – Double Strokes
On June 24, 2014 by Sacha KThis lesson on foot technique helps you begin to unlock the secrets of developing speed and power into your bass drum and pedal hi-hat strokes. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
Demonstrations & Improvisations . Intermediate Lessons
Trading Drum Solos
On June 22, 2014 by Sacha KIn this lesson you’ll learn a technique often used in jazz and other types of improvised music for drummers to take a drum solo while still interacting with the band. Downloads: PDF Worksheet Sample:
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