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Billy Ashbaugh: 16th Note Triplet Funk Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 08/30/2010 | 928 Views | 0 Comments

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Today's lesson is going to expand on the concept we started in Part 1. I'm going to share two more ideas today. We're still starting this 16th note triplet flow right off of a back beat, but now we're going to involve the kick drum a bit more as well as switch up the sticking. Remember to start slow and gain control before you try to speed this stuff up.

Billy Ashbaugh: 5 over 6 Fill Idea Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 08/28/2010 | 1,612 Views | 1 Comments

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This lesson is going to explore a fill idea that phrases groups of 5 over a steady flow of 16th note triplets. Because this concept can be a little tricky, in part 1 we're going to concentrate on getting the sticking and phrasing down on the snare drum while bringing in the feet underneath as a great warm up exercise. We'll begin to move this idea around the kit in Part 2.

Billy Ashbaugh: Double Bass Groove Workout # 4

by billy ashbaugh on 08/28/2010 | 1,248 Views | 0 Comments

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In Part 4 we're going to continue to expand on our 16th note rhythms for the snare drum. Today we're looking at the "1e" and the "&a" figures. For now we're still keeping our snare on a steady 2 and 4 rimshot with a combination of quarters, 8th's and up beats with our ride pattern. Enjoy!

TRACY ROSE DRUM LESSONS Steve Gadd Drum Fill

by webadmin on 08/25/2010 | 253 Views | 0 Comments

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You'll learn this very cool drum fill used by Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, and many other top drummers. Tracy explains how to take this fill and create your own unique drum fills.

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 08/22/2010 | 2,670 Views | 0 Comments

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In today's lesson we're going to incorporate our heel toe hi-hat technique into a groove setting. We're going to cover playing both the downbeat and upbeat with our opening hi-hat pattern while we practice playing the rhythms from the download PDF on the kick drum. This is a great workout for your hi-hat foot. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: 1/2 Time Shuffle #1 - Workout #5

by billy ashbaugh on 08/22/2010 | 2,540 Views | 0 Comments

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In Part 5 we’re going to take a look at the final combination to play on the kick drum in a groove setting, the first two triplets. Anything involving the middle triplet can be tricky and this figure is no exception. Remember to be patient and go at your own pace.

Billy Ashbaugh: Triplet Tribal Tom Groove

by billy ashbaugh on 08/21/2010 | 2,253 Views | 7 Comments

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In today's lesson I'll break down a Tribal Tom Groove I created years ago that is based on 8th Note Triplets. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Paradiddle Groove Workout #2

by billy ashbaugh on 08/15/2010 | 3,240 Views | 0 Comments

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For the lesson today we're going to venture into 16th note world with the kick drum patterns. We'll start by adding the 1st and last 16th note along with just the "e" and just the "a". Our hands will stay consistent through out, playing a steady flow of 16th note Paradiddles between the snare and hi-hat. These PDF Download Rhythms can really be a challenge played on the kick drum! Enjoy.

Billy Ashbaugh: Ghost Note Groove Workout #2

by billy ashbaugh on 08/15/2010 | 3,041 Views | 0 Comments

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We're going to expand on this Groove by adding the 1st two 16th notes (1e) and the last two 16th notes (&a) to the Rhythms included in the PDF Download. Our hand pattern will stay the same for now, playing a steady flow of 16th notes between the snare and hi-hat. This workout is a lot of fun and will really help you get use to accenting the snare on the "e" and "a" throughout the Groove.

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Technique

by billy ashbaugh on 08/13/2010 | 2,947 Views | 6 Comments

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For today’s lesson we’re going to look at a technique used to create an open and closed hi-hat effect by using your left foot only. Get ready for a left leg workout! Once you get this concept down, it’s a great way to spice up a groove.