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 MorePunctuation for drummers
Posted on Jul 7, 2010 in Creative Concepts
The Elephant Drums teaching method focuses on learning to play drums within the context of practical musical applictions for drumming. There is not much point in being a player of amazing drumming technique without being a player of fantastic musical ability too. We strive towards both of course, but musicality is the top priority. Drums are best played within the context of other musical...
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