Stronger Double Stroke Rolls
These exercises will help to strengthen your double stroke rolls. Practice these with a metronome and only play as fast as you can execute these comfortably.
More Beats Study
These are a continuation of the basic beats. Here are some more advanced beats and fills incorporating different styles.
Jazz Modulation
In this lesson, we will modulate the jazz cymbal pattern by subdividing quarter notes into quarter note triplets, and then subdividing each of those triplets into eighth note triplets as a polyrhythm. It’s easier than it sounds.
Six Stroke Roll Applications
The six stroke roll is also commonly applied to the drum set. Let’s explore some of the ways we can orchestrate it.
Double Paradiddle Beat Ideas
The double paradiddle is more than just a sticking pattern—it’s a powerful tool for creating groovy, dynamic drum set applications. This rudiment has plenty to offer.