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Video Lesson! Advanced Overlapping Phrases with Aaron Edgar

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Advanced Overlapping Phrases Superimposing Groupings by Aaron Edgar I’ve always been inspired by phrasing that seems to dance its…

Modern Drummer
Oct 27, 2016

Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 8: Three-Note Variations with Jost Nickel

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 8: Three-Note Variations by Jost Nickel In this lesson we’ll use a three-note grouping…

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Oct 27, 2016

Video Lesson! Fundamental Fills, Part 5: Six-Stroke Stickings

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics Fundamental Fills Part 5: Six-Stroke Fills by Donny Gruendler During the 1960s, Motown drummers such as Benny Benjamin, Richard “Pistol”…

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Oct 27, 2016

Video Lesson! A New Realm of Groove with Aaron Edgar

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives A New Realm of Groove Exploring Feel With Odd Subdivisions by Aaron Edgar It might initially seem strange using…

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Sep 30, 2016

Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 7: Broken 16ths

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 7: Broken 16ths by Jost Nickel In this lesson we’ll use a three-rule system…

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Sep 30, 2016
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Video Lesson! Swiss Rudiments - Basel Drumming, Part 2

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2016 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Swiss Rudiments Basel Drumming, Part 2 by Claus Hessler This month we’ll continue exploring Swiss rudimental drumming with some…

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Sep 30, 2016

Video Lesson! Fundamental Fills, Part 3

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics Fundamental Fills Part 3: Right-Hand Lead by Donny Gruendler During the 1980s and ’90s, fusion monster Dave Weckl and session…

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Aug 30, 2016

Video Lesson! Swiss Rudiments, Part 1 With Claus Hessler

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Swiss Rudiments Part 1: Basil Drumming Basics by Claus Hessler Welcome to the first of a four-part series on…

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Aug 30, 2016

Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 6 With Jost Nickel

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 6: Ghost Notes Using an Intertwined Approach by Jost Nickel In this month’s lesson…

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Aug 30, 2016

Video Lesson! The Notes We Don't Play w/ Aaron Edgar

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives The Notes We Don't Play Incorporating Rests Into Odd Subdivisions by Aaron Edgar Adding rests to complicated subdivisions can…

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Aug 30, 2016

Video Lesson! Groove Contraction, Creating Tension and Release

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Groove Contraction Creating Tension and Release by Aaron Edgar Groove contraction can create rhythmic tension and release. Similar to…

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Jul 29, 2016

Video Lesson! Groove Contruction, Part 5: Ghost Notes Using an Ostinato Approach

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Contstruction Part 5: Ghost Notes Using an Ostinato Approach by Jost Nickel Ghost notes are an…

Modern Drummer
Jul 29, 2016
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Video Lesson! Hearing the Click on the "E"

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2016 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Hearing the Click on the "E" Shifting the Metronome to Improve Time by Powell Randoph In this lesson, we’ll…

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Jul 29, 2016

Video Lesson! Fundamental Fills, Part 1: Solid 16th Notes

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics Fundamental Fills Part 1: Solid 16th Notes by Donny Gruendler The abundant amount of educational material on the market can…

Modern Drummer
Jun 30, 2016
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