Rock Perspectives

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“Golden Measures” and Fibonacci Rhythms

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by Aaron Edgar
Jan 30, 2019

16th-Note Triplets On Double Bass

In one bar of 4/4, a 16th-note triplet takes up one-half of a beat, which is the same amount of space as one 8th note or two 16th notes.

by Joey Franco
Jan 25, 2019

Musical Palindromes

A Twisted Rhythmic Challenge

by Aaron Edgar
Dec 27, 2018

A Different Approach to Flams

Developing Technique in a Modern Metal Context

by Aaron Edgar
Nov 30, 2018

Applying The Paradiddle-diddle

As a student, I always try to seek out new ways to use rudiments on the drumset, and as a teacher, I encourage my students to do the same.

by Jeff Macko
Nov 14, 2018
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Polyrhythmic Rudiment Applications

Using Standard Stickings to Tackle Odd Groupings

by Aaron Edgar
Oct 30, 2018

Paradille Funk

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by Joseph E. Forthome
Oct 16, 2018

Sticking Patterns for Odd Groupings

Getting Comfortable with Fives and Sevens

by Aaron Edgar
Sep 28, 2018

Study In 8th-Note Triplets

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by David Garibaldi
Sep 14, 2018

The Five-Note Fill/Solo Concept

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by David Garibaldi
Aug 30, 2018

Tooling with Perspectives

Shifting Feel in Real-World Settings

by Aaron Edgar
Aug 29, 2018

Hiding in Plain Sight - Musically Applying Odd Rhythms

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by Aaron Edgar
Jul 31, 2018
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Multilayered Polyrhythms - Rhythmic Puzzles for Your Mind and Body

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by Aaron Edgar
Jun 27, 2018

Style and Analysis: U2's Larry Mullen

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by Michael Bettine
May 14, 2018
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