24/02/16 session 2

Keep working on the alternate sticking patten for linear warm up 1. 

Also have a go at the 4:3 example for next session. 

Have a listen to some dub step. See if you can hear the features we spoke about in the last session. 

Practice the groove variations on the hand out. Take care with the 1/4 note triplet examples! 

24/02/16 session 1

Well done this week guys! Practice the alernate sticking variation of warm up number 1. When it's comfortable try alternating the RH part over two sound surfaces. 

Practice the complete Bryson Tiller groove ready to record next week!

16th linear warm up 2

This week's warm up build on the phrase we learned last session. By moving the bass drum on to the "e" or the 2nd 16th note of the beat. Go through the same process as before:

• Learn the sticking on the snare drum first.
• Orchestrate the phrase around the drums
• Split the Left and Right hand parts over two sound sources (ie RH on the Floor tom and the LH on the snare) to hear the "Melody" of the phrase.
• Practice both left and right hand lead.
• Apply to a groove context

Below is a a chart to help you go through these steps

Trapp Beats

This week we are taking a look at some of the components and techniques associated with the grooves of Trapp music.
   
"instrumentals are propelled by 808 kick drums or heavy extended sub-bass lines, double-time, triple-time and other faster time division hi-hats,^[3] layered synthesizers, and "cinematic" strings".  

As drummers this means being able to create layered sounds on an acoustic kit and have good dexterity and stamina to cope with the up tempo hi-hat sections, and a strong control of time.

16th note linear warm up 03/02/16

Here is this weeks 16th note linear warm up. This is a first step into developing your linear playing, an approach which has revolutionised almost all styles of drumming and has come to the fore in recent years in styles such as Gospel funk and Rock drumming. It is an essential part of the modern drummers playing vocabulary and a great way to spice up your fills and grooves and create a more musical approach to groove construction and phrasing.

Tips

• Aim for an even and consistent sound across all sound sources 
• Take your time, start slow and always practice to a metronome
• Once you are comfortable with each step experiment by changing leading hands, adding accents or starting and finishing on a different beat of the bar

Great Grooves with Steve Jordan

Over the next two weeks we will look at the style and grooves of master Drummer, Steve Jordan.
He combines an in depth knowledge of swing and feel with immense technical mastery to create a sound that has made him one of the most sought after session players in the world. Most recently touring with John Mayer he has the most incredible CV and recording back catalogue. His warm vintage sound combined with a new orleans influenced feel and groove create a tight but easy listening groove. Below are some examples of his work. Some are easier than others, take your time and try to emulate the feel Steve Jordan creates in his groove. Don't forget to Blog your practice and record/ video your self as evidence!