Hi-hat foot variations on 3/4 swing

A basic pattern and two variations for hi-hat on 3/4 swing. Both variations are a rhythmic displacement of a 2-beat rhythm played above a 3-beat rhythm (2 on 3).

Brush Lesson – Variations on Ed Thigpen’s basic jazz tempo

Jazz comping with brushes based on Ed Thigpen’s basic jazz feel.
How you can combine all the eighth note syncopations while you are sweeping.

Solo Transcription – Al Foster’s 32bar Drums Solo (I Mean You)

On this video I play a 32bar drums solo of one of my favourite drummers, the legendary Al Foster. The original solo was recorded on the track “You know who (I mean you)” for the Carmen McRay’s album “Carmen sings Monk”.

Solo Transcription – Roy Haynes’ Trade 12’s (Blues On The Corner)

On this video I play 4 parts 12 bars, originally performed by the great drummer Roy Haynes on the track “Blues On The Corner” of his album “Praise”.

 

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