Drum Lesson Academy

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This podcast features free drum lessons from professional drummer Darren Ashford. Darren shares the latest techniques, tips and resources to help you achieve your drumming goals. Darren has helped literally hundreds of drummers reach their full potential through his private lesson practice and as a…

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    • Nov 30, 2011 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 7m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    DLA 05: Mike Mangini intro fill from 'Hip Today' (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2011 4:46


    This intro fill spans two beats of a 4/4 measure before playing hits on beat three and the second sixteenth note of beat four before finishing with a flam on beat one of the second bar. Ex.01 The... For more lessons and tips to improve your drumming, visit the website: http://www.drumlessonacademy.com

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    DLA 04: Mike Mangini fill from 'Hip Today' (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2011 7:19


    The sticking for this fill is based around a linear five pattern, which consists of 4 hand notes and one kick drum note. You may find it helpful to practice this pattern in a continuous flow of... For more lessons and tips to improve your drumming, visit the website: http://www.drumlessonacademy.com

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    DLA Introduction to Linear Drumming (Lesson Preview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2011 1:15


    In this two part video lesson I'll teach you how to get started with linear drumming using a easy to learn pattern. I'll walk you step by step through a creative process I've found to be very... For more lessons and tips to improve your drumming, visit the website: http://www.drumlessonacademy.com

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    DLA 03: Awesome lick used for stops and set ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2011 12:33


    In this lesson I’ll show you how to play a lick that I first heard Buddy Rich play on an album with Lionel Hampton. This versatile lick can be used as a stop or a set up for a hit or push. This lick... For more lessons and tips to improve your drumming, visit the website: http://www.drumlessonacademy.com

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    DLA 02: Breathing life into a basic 16th note groove

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2011 8:46


    In this lesson we change the internal dynamics of a simple 16th note groove to give it added depth. Exercise 1 Our basic pattern features a 16th note flow notes played with hand to hand sticking... For more lessons and tips to improve your drumming, visit the website: http://www.drumlessonacademy.com

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    DLA 01: Boost your technique with the 5 Stroke Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2011 10:01


    In this lesson I show you 3 ways to play a 5 stroke roll to help boost your technique. The basic 5 stroke roll consists of 2 doubles and a single. (RRLLR), we then repeat the pattern starting with... For more lessons and tips to improve your drumming, visit the website: http://www.drumlessonacademy.com

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