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How to Play the Best Drum RollHow to Play the Best Drum Roll
There’s nothing worse than hearing a roll with bad diddle quality. This is where the second note of the diddle is much weaker than the first. In this video, I
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4:3 Prep for Bluecoats 2014 Drum Feature4:3 Prep for Bluecoats 2014 Drum Feature
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
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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
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Winning a DCI Championship, My Painful RideWinning a DCI Championship, My Painful Ride
Do you dream of winning a DCI Championship? Be careful what you wish for. Okay, yes, it’s all worth it, but don’t be surprised if there is some heartbreak along