If you’ve never played Jazz before, this series of drum lessons will teach you basic patterns and how to approach the drumset with a Jazz feel. The best drummers in the world have commented on Drum Channel about the importance of understanding a Jazz time feel to enhance any genre of music you might be playing.
Lesson 1: Quarter Note Time (DOWNLOAD WORKBOOK HERE)
Lesson 2: Quarter Note Time Adding Grace Notes
Lesson 3: Traditional Jazz Ride Cymbal
Lesson 4: Ride Cymbal Variations #1
Lesson 5: Ride Cymbal Variations #2
Lesson 6: Tony Williams Tricks
Lesson 7: Cross-Stick Patterns
By utilizing the Feedback area of Drum Channel you can post questions or videos of yourself as you go through the lessons, and Gregg or one of our faculty teachers will give you input to help you improve. Click here for more info.
