Dec 26, 2015 | Jazz & Blues
The absolute basics of jazz drumming. This content is for Annual Pass (Rock N Roller), Rising Star, Rock ‘n Roller, Drum Hero, Test Subscription, FREE Trial (Rock n Roller), and Rock n Roller (Free Trial Extension) members only....
Dec 9, 2015 | Grooves, Jazz & Blues, Triplet Grooves
Learn to play 24 basic groove patterns in 12/8 time. We'll focus on the Bass Drum and various rhythms in 12/8. This content is for Annual Pass (Rock N Roller), Rising Star, Rock ‘n Roller, Drum Hero, Test Subscription, FREE Trial (Rock n Roller), and Rock n Roller...
Nov 24, 2015 | Jazz & Blues
Learn to comp rhythms on the upbeats against a basic 1/4 note time feel on the cymbals. This content is for Annual Pass (Rock N Roller), Rising Star, Rock ‘n Roller, Drum Hero, Test Subscription, FREE Trial (Rock n Roller), and Rock n Roller (Free Trial Extension)...
Nov 21, 2015 | Jazz & Blues
The shuffle is such an important rhythm for you to learn and master. It was first introduced in jazz and blues music but has made its way into virtually every style of music since. There are many different kinds of grooves that use this rhythm. In this lesson,...
Nov 19, 2015 | Jazz & Blues
Swing is the foundation of jazz music. It is the time keeping pattern that jazz drummers play on the Ride Cymbal. This content is for Annual Pass (Rock N Roller), Rising Star, Rock ‘n Roller, Drum Hero, Test Subscription, FREE Trial (Rock n Roller), and Rock n Roller...
Nov 15, 2015 | Jazz & Blues
In this lesson you will learn how to play some simple jazz fills. They will be triplets on the Snare Drum, while keeping time with your left foot on the Hi-Hat pedal. This will help you to smoothly jump into a fill and then back to your time-keeping on the cymbals. A...
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