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Month: August 2023

afro cuban 6/8 rhythms on drumset

Exploring Afro-Cuban 6/8 Rhythms

26 August 2023

The Afro-Cuban 6/8 rhythm embodies the heartbeat of a rich and diverse cultural heritage, transcending the boundaries of geography and time. Its incorporation on the drumset opens doors for new rhythms involving coordination, independence, and polyrhythms. In the following two videos, I show you some ideas: Check out my previous articles to know more and … More Exploring Afro-Cuban 6/8 Rhythms

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Multi-Use Latin Groove + Notation

12 August 2023

In the endless world of rhythmic possibilities, few beats present the density of Latin grooves. In this article, we delve into a multi-use Latin groove that serves as a rhythmic foundation for an array of musical contexts. To facilitate your learning process, we’ve included the drum notation, allowing you to master its intricate rhythms with … More Multi-Use Latin Groove + Notation

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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 🥁 As a personal way to say thank you for this year, I want to give you a truly special gift. Here you'll find a free PDF that includes all the drum exercises from the blog. That's a practical resource you can download, keep, and practice for life 🥁 "Distant Early Warning" is one of Rush's most underrated songs, featuring the precise and nuanced style of Neil Peart. He navigates the song with reggae-oriented and rock drum grooves, moving through the time signature changes with majesty 🥁 Vacation mode: Luxembourg, Basel, Maastricht, Eindhoven 🇱🇺🇨🇭🇳🇱

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