Ostinato

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Episode 49: Ostinatos, Craig Blundell, Sabian Vanguards, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike define what an ostinato is and how they've practiced them on the drumset. The featured artist is UK-based drummer Craig Blundell, who's currently touring with Steve Wilson of Porcupine Tree fame. In the gear…

Modern Drummer
Jul 8, 2016

VIDEO LESSON! John Bonham–Style Foot Pattern: Getting Creative With the “Four Sticks??? Ostinato

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Rock Perspectives John Bonham–Style Foot Pattern Creative Ideas Based on the “Four Sticks” Ostinato by Powell Randolph Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham…

Modern Drummer
Apr 30, 2015

LESSON! Rock & Jazz Clinic: Odd Groupings Over Samba (From the Feb. 2015 Issue)

The following excerpt is taken from the February 2015 issue of Modern Drummer. Rock & Jazz Clinic Odd Groupings Over Samba by Mike Johnston What do you do when you have two things in the refrigerator or pantry that taste…

Modern Drummer
Jan 13, 2015

Ostinato Studies, Part 3: Metric Modulation

January 2012 Drum Soloist Ostinato Studies Part 3: Metric Modulation by Jason Gianni Here is the video that we are using as the basis for the concepts we’re exploring in our Ostinato Studies article series. Check out the final installment…

Modern Drummer
Nov 21, 2011

Ostinato Studies, Part 2: Cross-Rhythms

November 2011 Drum Soloist Ostinato Studies Part 2: Cross-Rhythms by Jason Gianni Here is the video that we are using as the basis for the concepts we’re exploring in our Ostinato Studies article series. Check out the first installment in…

Modern Drummer
Sep 20, 2011
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Drummer/Teacher Nucleo Vega

My name is Nuc, and I’m a drummer, educator, and Mel Bay author in the Washington, D.C., area. I’m working on a project that involves drum melody. Like my heroes Max Roach, Jeff Hamilton, Joe Morello, and Ari Hoenig, I’m…

Modern Drummer
Sep 2, 2011

Ostinato Studies, Part 1: The Building Blocks

September 2011 Drum Soloist Ostinato Studies Part 1: The Building Blocks by Jason Gianni Here is the video that we are using as the basis for the concepts we’re exploring in our Ostinato Studies article series. Check out the first…

Modern Drummer
Jul 18, 2011
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