Playing grooves using triplets
Posted on Jul 20, 2011 in Creative Concepts
Triplets are groups of 3 notes. They are used in many different forms of drumming, whether constructing drum fills, solos or grooves. In this article we’re going to look at using triplets to construct a groove. Andy Burt gives us an introduction to triplets and how to count, play and apply them in a groove context. The Triplet Feel Sometimes referred to as 6:8 or 12:8 Blues, or even the 6...
Read MoreParadiddle Mania
Posted on Mar 13, 2011 in Creative Concepts
In this edition of the blog, we’ll explore further into the world of drum rudiments. Previously we talked about single strokes and double strokes in the context of drum rolls (click here to read the article). The paradiddle is a versatile rudiment because it utilises both the single stroke and the double stroke within a particular sticking combination. Diddlin’ away The paradiddle...
Read MoreRudimentary Rolls
Posted on Jan 26, 2011 in Guides and Resources
The ‘highlights’ of the drum rudiments: Part 1 – Rolls. Drum rudiments are the building blocks of developing stick control. The rudiments are useful and relevant to almost every aspect of drumming. They help build drumming ‘vocabulary’, consistency, accuracy, and the tools for developing expressive playing. You use rudiments in fills, grooves and to create...
Read MoreThe secret of reading drum music
Posted on Aug 5, 2010 in Creative Concepts, Guides and Resources
Following on from the previous post about “punctuation” in drumming, this article takes a step back to look at the bigger picture of “how to read drum music”. First a bit of fun: Read the following sentences (read through quickly without paying much attention to detail, and then read again more slowly)… Aoccdrnig to rseearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t...
Read MoreCreative approaches to drumming – the 3 ‘M’ words
Posted on Mar 11, 2010 in Creative Concepts
This month let’s take a look at some more creative concepts in drumming. The way you think about the drums is fundamental to the way you physically play the drums. The Elephant Drums learning method includes study of the thought processes that go on ‘behind the scenes’ in a drummer’s mind. This in turn unlocks creativity… When working on a new rhythm, groove, fill or...
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