02/03/16 session 1

The next two weeks technical study will be 6stroke roll variations. When you are comfortable with the first 5 variations place the single strokes on the toms to create a melody. Then try splitting the hands over two sound surfaces (hi-hat and snare to create a groove). 

The last four are "hemiola" variations using a 3,3,2 clave feel. Only move on to these when you are secure with the first 5 patterns. 

This week we are moving onto the second linear study. Still a 16th note exercise but this time the bass drum is on the 2nd 16th note or the "e" of each beat. Go through the same steps as with the pervious exercise. 

Basic sticking

Sticking split over two surfaces

Groove variation (alternate sticking over hi hat and snare) 

 The last part of the weeks lesson is the dub step groove variations. Dub step grooves are based on a basic "two step"groove but with more syncopated bass drum patterns to fit two or even four bar heavy bass lines. Take your time making sure your note values are correct for the bass drum patterns and that your triplet subdivisions are accurate!