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Odd-Beat Subdivisions

Almost all styles of music now deviate from normal duple- and triple-beat subdivisions, and use divisions of five, seven, or more.

by Michael Snyder
Apr 4, 2019

Eights And Sixes

We’re going to build upon the Eights and Sixes exercise that I introduced in Part 1 of this series by adding double strokes and rimshots into the routine.

by Bill Bachman
Feb 27, 2019

Eights and Sixes, Part 1

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by Bill Bachman
Jan 30, 2019

Pataflafla Builders and Shifters

Adding Syncopation to the Essential Rudiment

by Bill Bachman
Nov 30, 2018

A 20 - Minute Warm-Up

Warming up prior to playing is extremely important for any drummer.

by Mark Hurley
Nov 5, 2018
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On Relaxation - An In-Depth Study to Develop Consistency

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by Josh Jones
Oct 30, 2018

Flam Ostinatos - A Creative Approach to a Drumming Staple

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by Luis Ricardo Méndez
Sep 28, 2018

Individual Hand Control

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by Glen A. Bush
Sep 6, 2018

Back To Back Rolls

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by Stanley Ellis
Aug 6, 2018

Developing the Weaker Hand

Exercises to Balance Your Technique, Part 1

by Albe Bonacci
May 30, 2018

Fours and Sevens in 7/8 Part 2: Double Strokes

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by Bill Bachman
May 3, 2018

Fours and Sevens in 7/8 — Part 1: Single Strokes

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by Bill Bachman
Apr 24, 2018
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The Spivack/Wilson Approach to Technique Part 4: Advanced Concepts

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by Richard Martinez and Kevin Crabb
Mar 23, 2018

Chops Builders Part 18: Irish Spring

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by Bill Bachman
Mar 22, 2018
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