Free Lessons

Base Five Rudiments - Part 1

Applications of traditional rudiments in a base five format. They can also be applied as quintuplets or within duple or compound rhythms as asymmetrical groupings

Base Five Rudiments - Part 2

Applications of traditional rudiments in a base five format. They can also be applied as quintuplets or within duple or compound rhythms as asymmetrical groupings.

Six Stroke Roll Application

This is an application of the Six Stroke Roll in a swing feel. The bass drum and hi-hat can maintain the basic pulse, or be used to accent various points of the figure. Variations can include beat displacement and orchestration of the figure using the toms.