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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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The second part of this series of exercises focuses on ghost notes within a one-handed 16th-note groove. The workout consists of 4 ghost-note combinations, reading and playing 16 bass drum patterns 🥁💪 5/4 Drum Groove + Transcription 🥁🎶 I'm happy to renew my collaboration with the well-known music store @thomann.music. On my "Pro Drum Gear" affiliate page, you'll find 50 carefully selected products to elevate your drumming to the next level 🥁🌟 Discover the story behind "Africa" and how Jeff Porcaro's iconic drum part shaped the sound of this timeless hit 🥁🎶 Few drum parts are as instantly recognizable as "Africa" by Toto, and much of that magic comes from Jeff Porcaro's unique ability to blend creativity, precision, and feel 🥁🌟 We closed another year full of positive notes, and I'm beyond grateful for your support and appreciation of my content 🥁

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