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Month: April 2017

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A New Look for My Blog!

19 April 2017

Over the past four months, my website has undergone significant changes, especially regarding visibility, traffic, and available resources. To match this growth, I decided it was time for a fresh format and a new name, and here’s the revamped design.On the left, you’ll find a monthly updated Blogroll featuring the ten most compelling articles from … More A New Look for My Blog!

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Quintuplets Accents - Progressive Steps to Syncopation by Ted Reed

Quintuplets Drum Lesson 2

2 April 2017

In the previous lesson, I shared some exercises to master quintuplets. In this second lesson, I show you a system to play and interpret the exercises of Ted Reed’s Syncopation (pages 38 to 45) in 16th-note quintuplets with an alternate sticking (RLRLR, LRLRL). What we’ll do is read the pages of Reed’s Syncopation in 16th-note quintuplets, … More Quintuplets Drum Lesson 2

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In this new episode, we delve into the legend of the Amen break, a 6-second drum moment that turned an obscure 1969 B-side into a cornerstone of modern music. Originating from the song "Amen, Brother" by the Winstons, this break is now credited as the most sampled drum part in history. Guest Posting Now Open! 🥁✨ Art Blakey's trading fours on "Are You Real" showcases the drummer's energy, precision, and conversational approach to rhythm. Blakey turns the drum kit into a dynamic voice, establishing a lively dialogue with his fellow musicians. His phrasing and polyrhythmic interplay create tension, excitement, and a sense of musical narrative 🥁🎶 Ted Reed's Syncopation 16th-Note Long-Short Interpretation 🥁💯 Improve your drumming by studying the great masters. The book includes 20 full drum transcriptions, plus extra content, to inspire you to learn some of the most remarkable grooves and fills 🥁✨ The Holy Grail of drumming! Mine carries the signs of time 🥁

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