In this episode you'll begin to learn how to play Shuffle patterns. We'll focus on:

• 12/8 Shuffle
• An incorrect Hi-hat pattern
• Using accented and non-accented hits to help
• Adding Bass and Snare

⁠⁠Download the exercises from this episode ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can play along. More exercises like this are in my book "Intermediate 1" available from my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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In this episode you'll start to use triplets within grooves, initially in the form of a 12/8 Ballad. This episode will cover:

• Understanding Time Signatures
• 4/4 Vs 12/8
• Dotted Notes
• Ballad Grooves
• "Unhinged Melody" play through

⁠Download the exercises from this episode ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can play along. More exercises like this are in my book "Intermediate 1" available from my ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Please leave a rating and review if you're finding the podcast helpful, as this helps other drummers like yourself find the podcast.

Enjoy!

In this episode you'll learn how to add accents to triplet patterns and I'll explain how you can then take these ideas and put them around the kit to make melodic phrases.

Download the exercises from this episode ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ so you can play along. More exercises like this are in my book "Intermediate 1" available from my ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠.

Please leave a rating and review if you're finding the podcast helpful, as this helps other drummers like yourself find the podcast.

Enjoy!