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Month: February 2026

a fill for every season #10

A Fill for Every Season #10

23 February 2026

The drum fill in this new episode is based on Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer by Ted Reed, commonly known as Syncopation. This book remains one of the most versatile and widely used resources in drum education. The keyword to master this lesson is interpretation. … More A Fill for Every Season #10

A Fill for Every Season #10
grooving with ghost notes drum workout

Grooving with Ghost Notes – Part 2

9 February 2026

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. First of all, the hi-hat should be played alternating accented and unaccented notes. Accents should be played with … More Grooving with Ghost Notes – Part 2

Grooving with Ghost Notes – Part 2

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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 🥁 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 🥁🎶

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