Before diving into a crazy Bluecoats lick, let’s take a close look at how to play the 4:3, or 4 over 3, or 4 against 3 pattern. This rhythmic interpretation
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How to Play Septuplets – The Easy WayHow to Play Septuplets – The Easy Way
Back when I was marching, I never played septuplets. Fivelets were the new hip subdivision and ninelets showed up occasionally, but never septuplets. Times have changed though, and now septuplets
How to Play Ninelets – The Easy WayHow to Play Ninelets – The Easy Way
Did you just get some sheet music containing ninelets and have no idea how to play them? Never fear, in this post, I will break down how to play ninelets
How to Play a Cheese RollHow to Play a Cheese Roll
A couple years ago, I can’t quite remember when, I was playing some triplet grid flam fives and thought: “Why doesn’t anyone ever play a drag on the third partial?”
How to Play a Drum Roll, with One Hand!How to Play a Drum Roll, with One Hand!
Ah, the one-handed drum roll is one of many things that, to the untrained eye, looks like a magic trick. I still remember the first time I saw it (see