Our ongoing series on drum tuning continues today with this gem of a video by the amazing Dave Weckl.
Dave is one of the world’s most respected jazz-fusion drummers and has played for such acts as: Paul Simon, Madonna, George Benson, Michel Camilo, Anthony Jackson and most famously the Chick Corea Elektric Band. In this video [...]
Here is a great excercise using paradiddles that was left in the comments by reader Pete Privitere.
This paradiddle is brilliant for developing 4 way independence as you are playing diagonally across your body.In other words, your left foot and right hand play together and vice-versa. It’s not as simple as it looks. Try it [...]
One of my all time favourite drummers has to be Steve Gadd. He is famous for his use of rudiments in his grooves and solos. One of his signature pieces is Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”. This groove, roughly based on a paradiddle feel, sets the tone for the whole song.
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Here is another installment in my ongoing series on the humble Paradiddle. This time around we are going to be putting them to work around the kit.
This first exercise is a brilliant one for working on your four way independance. Your feet are playing an eighth-note paradiddle on the bass drum and hi-hat while your [...]
Hi Folks, I hope everyone is feeling well rested after the Christmas/New year break. Now it’s time to head back to the practice pads and get the hands moving again. I thought I’d start the new year with a few simple fluency exercises. The first installment comes from the amazing Drummerworld site that I’ve written [...]
Here comes part 2 of my look at Accented Paradiddles. As in part 1, we will be using the Single Paradiddle that we learnt in Paradiddles - The Basics although these exercises can, and should, also be practiced with all 4 forms of the Paradiddle.
Just like the first set, take them slow and steady at [...]
Now that you’ve decided to have drum lessons, the first question that springs to mind is “What do I need to get started?”
Surprisingly little is the answer. Sure you could lash out and buy yourself an expensive drum kit with all the extra’s. In reality though, no one wants to spend a fortune learning an [...]
Lets face it folks, playing the drums can be a noisy experience and not all of us are blessed with a soundproof room or studio to practice in. A few years ago I lived right next door to a young drummer so I know what it is like.
So what are our options when we’ve got [...]