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Drummer Diaries Episode 9 Now available

Drummer Diaries Episode 9 Now available

Hello good people!

In this episode, Phil joins forces with the Kicktones once again to celebrate Michael’s mum’s birthday. Much fun ensues including a visit from Gandalf and some competitive gaming and amazing beards!

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The Drummer Diaries Episode 7

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Phil joins forces with the Kicktones to see in the new year at the Castle Hotel in Windsor.

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Episode 5 of The Drummer Diaries Available Now

Good Morning Good People!

The wait is finally over! Episode 5 of the drummer diaries is now available for your viewing pleasure.

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The Drummer Diaries Episode 4

The Drummer Diaries Episode 4

Hello Good People of the Inter web

The waiting is over!

Here for your viewing pleasure is the next thrilling instalment of the drummer diaries – ‘Miss May and the Birds of Prey’

Enjoy the video

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Teaser #5

Hello Guys

Today’s teaser is designed to test and improve limb independence. We will be looking at playing an offbeat groove using our left hand whilst adding in some tricky right hand patterns on the bell of the ride.

Challenge:

Once you have mastered adding in each ride pattern separately why not try adding them in sequentially  e.g. 2 bars of A followed by 2 bars of B and so on.

Why not…

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Teaser #3

Hello Guys

Following on from yesterday’s teaser here is another groove based idea.

This time we are looking at how the five stroke roll can be used to enhance a groove.

Challenge:

Try re-orchestrating the move stroke roll e.g. between the ride and hi hat.

In the Ex 2 why not swap the double left for a double stroke on the bass drum?

Have you got any other suggestions as to how this idea can be…

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Another Teaser

Hello Guys

Here’s another quick teaser for you.

This time we are looking at how one, well placed double stroke can drastically alter the sound and feel of a groove.

Challenge:

Once you’ve mastered the double stroke on the snare drum why not try re-orchestrating it e.g. the hi hat

Have you got any other suggestions as to how this idea can be used? Be sure to let us know in the comments section.

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Bass Drum Teasers

Hi Guys

Just a little afternoon teaser for you all.

Here are two linear semiquaver triplet fills. One is designed for single pedal and the other for double.

Challenges:

For all single pedal users why not try swapping two of the bass drums in the double pedal exercise for hi hats or the floor tom?

For double pedal players why not use the single pedal fill as a strength building exercise for your…

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