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Technique: Stickings of Six

Stickings of Six
Mar 03 2012 // [Ryan Carver]

This lesson is an exercise to practice the five essential six-stroke stickings. There are many...

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Technique: James Brown's "Cold Sweat"

James Brown's "Cold Sweat"
Mar 03 2012 // [Murray Creed]

Here are some facts about James Brown's song "Cold Sweat." The horn line is based on Miles Davis' "So...

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Technique: Bembe

Bembe
Feb 18 2012 // [Murray Creed]

The Bembe is an Afro-Cuban groove with a 6/8 feel that can also be interpreted in 4/4 with triplets. The...

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Technique: Mambo

Mambo
Feb 07 2012 // [Murray Creed]

The Mambo is a very complex rhythm of Afro Cuban decent. We will try to comp four different percussionists...

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Technique: Understanding the Styles: Drum 'n' Bass

Understanding the Styles: Drum 'n' Bass
Apr 02 2011 // [Ryan Carver]

Drum ‘n’ bass is a style that has quickly become loved by drummers. But just like any style it is...

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Technique: Understanding the Styles: Jazz

Understanding the Styles: Jazz
Mar 02 2011 // [Ryan Carver]

Let’s get into some basic jazz patterns. Jazz is an animal all in itself. Now, just because you play a...

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Technique: Understanding the Styles: Latin

Understanding the Styles: Latin
Feb 02 2011 // [Ryan Carver]

Now we venture into the realm of Latin. This style can be very fun to play on drums and also very...

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Technique: Understanding the Styles: Reggae

Understanding the Styles: Reggae
Jan 02 2011 // [Ryan Carver]

This month we continue our journey through the styles with reggae. There is not as much educational...

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