Beyond Two-Four

Alan Schechner posted his latest online video. In this one he explains what has completely transformed how I think about playing drums. In short, it’s about placement of notes in time and on the kit. A basic beat can (relatively) easily be transformed into incredible awesomeness.

Here it is:

A step-by-step instruction on how to help make your left, or less dominant, hand be more independent. This video takes you from a very basic pattern to more complex left hand patterns and finally into a full kit demonstration (with an attempt at a blast beat!). This video features Saluda cymbals.