The Tie Trick to deal with syncopated rhythms There’s one type of rhythm that stumps many players cold: syncopation. Something like this, from a Mitch
Why is practicing with a drum machine not the same as practicing with a metronome or click? Both have their place. They just train different
Eight shows, three drummers, and one reminder about attention. I just got back from a tour with Raj Ramayya and Akira Yamaoka. Eight shows in
Oddly enough this trick will make feeling an odd meter like a 7/8 rhythm much less difficult. …and yes, Sting inspired this! #A3 Video Transcript:
Sweet alright yet not an easy one to get under your fingers. In this episode of Talking Technique, I show you a few strategies for
Many of my teaching programs incorporate improvisation – and that’s for good reason. When you learn theory as shapes on the fretboard, there is no better way
Rhythm’s Gonna Get ‘Ya! (Mini- Series Video 5) Two notes – many options! Swing feel math! It’s a bit like hitting the “quantize” button in
Rhythm’s Gonna Get ‘Ya: How to Make it Swing! [Video 4] WALKING BASS AND SWING It don’t mean a thing… if it ain’t got that
Phrasing! What is Phrasing? It’s everything! This under-appreciated detail can make or break a groove. Rhythmic phrasing is a vital piece of phrasing. Are you
Rhythm’s Gonna Get ‘Ya! (Video 2 of 5) This happened to me at a rehearsal once. We were all giving the sixteenth notes a slight
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