Techniques
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Technique: Tirkit
This week I take a look at another Indian groove called the Tirkit. If you recall I showed you the Chaal a...
Read The Full FeatureTechnique: The Chaal
The chaal is one of the most widely used grooves in various types of Indian music and is generally played...
Read The Full FeatureTechnique: Dragwards
Here is an interesting twist on the Single Drag, the Dragwards. You guessed it, it’s the drag played...
Read The Full FeatureTechnique: Three, Five and a Drag
Hello, Black Page readers! I hope everyone had a good Xmas and New Year. I thought we’d start the new year...
Read The Full FeatureTechnique: Flamburger
The flam is both the simplest and most difficult of all rudiments-- simple in its setup, yet complex...
Read The Full FeatureTechnique: What a Drag!
TRANSCRIPTION FOR RIGHT HANDED PLAYERS (Click on the image to download the PDF version for print or...
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This week's lesson is actually a warm up I do before a show, but it can also be a very effective...
Read The Full FeatureTechnique: Basic Brushes Part 3: Bass Drum Accents
In “Basic Brushes Part 2” I introduced accents while performing a basic brush pattern. If you haven’t...
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