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Month: March 2024

a fill for very season 8th note triplet drum fill idea

A Fill for Every Season #7

22 March 2024

In this seventh episode, I’ll share an 8th-note triplet drum fill based on a defined sticking pattern. The key to mastering this idea is to memorize the sticking: LRR LRL. So, we start applying the sticking in an 8th note triplet subdivision on the snare, possibly playing the bass drum or hi-hat in quarter notes. … More A Fill for Every Season #7

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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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