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The Inverted Paradiddle!
Posted on April 28, 2008 - Filed Under Beginners, Rudiments | 2 Comments
Some time ago i told you about the Single Paradiddle. I’m sure you already can beat it on every object you can find, it sounds great almost everywhere.
If you don’t know what i am talking about then go and read my “Introduction of the Single Paradiddle” first. Just grab the basics.
Today i want to show [...]
Explanation of the Single Paradiddle!
Posted on March 11, 2008 - Filed Under Beginners, Rudiments | Leave a Comment
I recently told you about the Single Stroke and the Double Stroke Roll, so it’s time to talk about the third most important drum rudiment, the Paradiddle.
Well, the Single Paradiddle, to be exact. This rudiment will widen your horizon and will improve your drumming, no matter if you’re playing in a Marching Band or Heavy [...]
Use Your Feet While Practicing Hand Figures!
Posted on February 16, 2008 - Filed Under Beginners | Leave a Comment
When you are practicing hand rudiments it’s most important to involve the feet as soon as possible. This is usually not to improve typical double bass technique, but to work out hand-feet-coordination.
I will explain why it is so important to let your feet dance while your hands are practicing all kind of rolls. And what [...]
Drum Rudiments: Double Stroke Roll!
Posted on February 6, 2008 - Filed Under Beginners, Rudiments | Leave a Comment
Let’s talk about another important drum rudiment, a pretty nice one with an ultimate flowing/rolling sound: The Double Stroke Roll!
It’s your license to speed and taste, to cool tricks and great chops. The Double Stroke must have a constant place in your daily practicing routine, no matter if you’re a beginner or pro…
Close Up - The Traditional Grip In Detail!
Posted on February 4, 2008 - Filed Under Beginners | Leave a Comment
In another posting i told you about the history of the traditional grip. Although this grip looks a bit old-fashioned, it’s still a cool one, used by many famous drummers such as Thomas Lang, Stewart Copeland and Vinnie Colaiuta, just to name a few. I’m going to show you how the traditional grip works in [...]
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