This month we will continue with another excerpt from Joe Franco’s groundbreaking book, Double Bass Drumming. This month Modern Drummer is focusing on Joe’s section on soloing over the double bass roll using accented rolls and accent patterns with the hands. These excersises and patterns are a fantastic way to develop different hand patterns and independence for soloing over the feet, and develop balance, control, and stamina in your double bass playing. In this excerpt, various hand patterns are developed and played over the double bass drum roll. These patterns include accented rolls and their accent patterns, and mixed sticking patterns. This article deals specifically with the sixteenth note feel, and is designed to: -Present different hand patterns that are useful in soloing.-Develop hand independence over the double bass roll.-Develop balance, control, and stamina on double bass. When practicing this information first become familiar with each hand pattern. Repeat each […]

November 2022 Issue