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Drums

Playing with Simple Kick Patterns

I promise, this is the last time we’ll be dedicating an entire week to talking about the Kick Pattern.

Playing Groove Phrases

What I’m about to talk about is probably one of the most vital pieces of information I’ve ever shared. It’ll help you everywhere, from recording to writing, jamming, grooving and imp...

Developing a Groove Phrase

Allow me to elaborate a bit on what we discussed last week in this series. Also, be sure to download the PDF File and the Audio File for this lesson!

Matching Cymbal Lengths

Any time that my mentor Victor Wooten says something about what he does to interpret music, my ears perk up. This advice came straight to me from his mouth, so don’t argue with me if you donR...

The Biggest Role of the Bass Player

I know that you’ve never filled out a job description form at Bassists ‘R Us, nor has any other human in recorded history – but! – if such an application did exist, this is wha...

Typical Conversations with Your Drummer

Here we demonstrate a very typical conversation that the drummer and I might have at a rehearsal or gig. Communication is very important.

Locking with the Drummer

Here are some practical ways you can sit in the pocket with your drummer.

Being the Foundation

The concept here is essential for bass players and drummers who are looking to get some work! Before you learn all the flashy stuff make sure that you’ve got a handle on this because it’s ...

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