Loading ...In the annals of Rock & Roll music there are countless guitar riffs, lyrics, hooks, and even drum parts that every musician should know. Whether it’s the introduction to this song, the bridge to that song, or the drum break that leads to a chorus, it’s memorable and sticks in the minds of musicians, and non-musicians alike. For example, every [...]
Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to MusicianYou Magazine again – this month I’d like to examine Afro-Cuban drumming for drum-set. It’s fairly new for set players, as Afro-Cuban drumming used to be relegated to hand percussion, but it’s becoming far more commonplace in today’s music. Therefore, it behooves every drum-set player to spend some time checking out this style [...]
Hello Everyone, and thanks for tuning in today. Once again MusicianYOU Magazine has allowed insight into some great ideas, topics, discussions, and lessons. In today’s lesson I’ll discuss ways that drummers can color their groove. I guess you could think of it as adding the spice and pepper to your food. Only, in this situation, you should come away hungry [...]
Hey Everyone, thanks for tuning in again this month. Let’s get right to the point, shall we? Today I’m going to demonstrate examples of jazz coordination using Ted Reed’s book “Syncopation”. Just to give you a little history lesson before we get started, the book wasn’t written with these exercises in mind. What you’re about to hear and see are [...]
Today we’re going to take a look at linear drumming. The style certainly isn’t new, but it’s used so often in everyday playing that it would benefit all drummers to study it regularly. Linear, in drumming terms, refers to a line of single notes played one at a time. In other words, there are no stacked notes such as a [...]
If you’re anything like me, you’ve always wondered what the differences are between the various wood species offered in drum manufacturing today. In years past the industry standard was always Maple, and still is for the most part. Eventually other wood types such as Birch and Mahogany began showing up. And now you can get anything from African Bubinga and [...]
In last months issue I mentioned the words “sum of all your parts” and it got me thinking about the importance of being diverse. As a music and drumming educator for the past 18 years, I’ve noticed many students who only wish to focus on one style – usually rock & roll. And given rock’s propensity for stardom, and a [...]
Young students often ask me why they need to practice this material. I always reply “because you’re a sum of all your parts”. Imagine if you will a car company that only focuses on transmissions. Well, what about the rest of the car? You wouldn’t get very far on just a transmission alone. In today’s age of music, you need [...]
Hi everyone, and thanks for tuning in today. In this video I demonstrate ways that drummers can embellish their grooves, or change styles within the same groove. Often times drummers get stuck thinking that one way may be the only way, and these examples could guide you towards opening the doors to new opportunities. I demonstrate one groove several different [...]
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