Developing 16th Note Grooves Using Hands & Feet

Teacher: Adam Kuns Length: 23 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Independence, Live Rebroadcast

We will be adding an extra element to our independence exercise by introducing the concept of playing ghost notes on our snare drum.

Making Afro-Cuban Grooves Sound More Authentic

Teacher: Jimmy Branly Length: 13 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Latin, Secrets From the Pros

The amazing Jimmy Branly will give you some tips on how to sound authentic and correct in afro-cuban and latin jazz styles.

Adding Dynamics to Afro-Cuban Patterns

Teacher: Jimmy Branly Length: 9 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Dynamics, Latin, Secrets From the Pros

In this lesson, Jimmy Branly will discuss and show you how to properly apply dynamics and kit balance to your Afro-Cuban patterns and playing.

Understanding Afro-Cuban Songo in 4/4

Teacher: Jimmy Branly Length: 14 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Latin, Secrets From the Pros

Jimmy Branly breaks down how to approach this style appropriately on the drum set and what accents to use and not to use to sound authentic.

Ghost Notes

Teacher: Paul Jennings Length: 3 min Category:

Ghost notes are notes or hits that are played at a low volume and that are played under the main groove. Sometimes the ghost notes of a particular groove can be barely audible but they serve as an important part of the feel of the groove.

Exploring Pad Exercises for the Kit

Teacher: Matt Garstka Length: 6 min Category: Hand Technique, Secrets From the Pros, Vocabulary

Matt Garska breaks down some of his concepts to building hand technique, ghost note development and unique rhythmic vocabulary.

The Importance of Ghost Notes

Teacher: Michael Miley Length: 10 min Category: Dynamics, Hand Technique, Secrets From the Pros

Mike Miley of Rival Sons joins us with some creative warm ups and exercises to further develop chops and vocabulary. 

What You Need to Know About Ghost Notes

Teacher: Jim Riley Length: 12 min Category: Hand Technique, Secrets From the Pros

Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts) breaks down ghost notes into its smallest elements. Check out how he applies learning ghost notes to the back beat.