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Ghost Notes 101 with Jim Riley
Ghost Notes 101 with Jim Riley
Jim Riley
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23rd Feb 2017
One thing that separates the novice drummer from the professional is the ability to play grooves that have dimension. Ghost notes are a great way to achieve this, but first you need to understand, on an elemental level, how to create them.
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