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Playing: The Bossa Nova

Adam Kuns

Heres a demonstration of a groove that is used on almost every casual you will play.

Beats / Grooves

Lesson tags: bossa nova, grooves, latin

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1 - Technique: Outside Release Motion (3-Stroke w/ 2 Stresses)

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2 - Independence: Rock Beat #5 with Bass Drum on 1A, 3A

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3 - Playing: The Bossa Nova

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4 - Reading: Combining all Note and Rest Values in 2/4, 3/4 and 5/4

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Adam Kuns

Adam Kuns plays and records professionally with various groups and artist. He has studied with Gregg Bissonette, Chad Wackerman, Dick Weller and many others. He graduated from California State University Northridge as a Jazz Studies major where he had the opportunity to perform with the Jazz “A” Band. Adam leads a full musical life with a busy schedule including live performances, studio sessions, musical direction, composing/arranging, and transcribing.

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