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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

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
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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

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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Introduction to Polyrhythms

How to Play Odd Groupings, Part 1

by Aaron Edgar
Apr 25, 2018

Burning on Double Bass — Basic Hand/Foot Patterns

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by Todd “Vinny” Vinciguerra
Mar 29, 2018
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