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Crossover Patterns – Part One

July 23, 2016

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Here’s an introduction to crossover patterns! There’ll be at least one more part to this series detailing some more complex patterns but for now let’s deal with some basic ideas in…

Lick of the Month – July 2016

July 18, 2016

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Often referred to as the ‘sweep’, this lick was first brought to my attention by Dennis Chambers. You’ll see him do it in many of his solos (have a look on…

Vocab Lesson – Group of 9 in Triplets

July 16, 2016

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! This is a phrase I get asked about a lot. You’ll hear Gadd and Weckl play similar phrases between ride, snare and bass drum within their more aggressive and improvisational time…

Rudiments Around the Kit – 5-Stroke Roll

July 9, 2016

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Following on from the 3-stroke ruff, here is the (I think more useful) 5-stroke roll. Because the phrase is longer it’s a little less frantic sounding (compared to 3-stroke) and is…

Dennis Chambers Phrases – 32nd Note Groove Lick

July 2, 2016

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! You’ve probably seen Dennis Chambers play this phrase many times. I’ve heard him play it on many records and seen him play it on video but it was always a mystery…

Groove Library – Broken Groove 2

June 25, 2016

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Another 16th note groove with a broken feel. Inspired by Dennis Chambers, this groove has both linear and non-linear patterns. Again, this may sound quite complicated but remember, it’s just 16th…

Lick of the Month – June 2016

June 22, 2016

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! This month’s phrase was inspired by some Keith Carlock-esque fills. He uses a lot of double strokes and often plays interesting phrases just on the snare with accents on bass drum…

Rudiments Around the Kit – 3-Stroke Ruff

June 18, 2016

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! A very simple but bold sounding rudiment (and one of my favourites) this phrase can sound great just on the snare but is also very usable in musical situations when played…

Playing in 7/8 – Part Two

June 11, 2016

Hello, Login to start. Not a member? Join Today! Leading on immediately from part one, I delve into how to get more comfortable with 7/8 and playing with this vamp in particular. Being able to play 16th’s, 16th note…

Playing in 7/8 – Part One

June 4, 2016