Play Swing, Latin and many other Jazz drum grooves, drum fills, and brushes all with confident drum set independence and musicianship!

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Brushes Mastery Course

Learn drum brushes grooves for Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, Latin, Pop and other styles as well as drum fills, soloing and more.

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AFRO-CUBAN LATIN DRUMMING

Learn the most important Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz drum beats we play in Jazz drumming.

The most important Jazz drumming skills you need to know

INTRODUCTION 01:21

RED'S BLUES - Sax Solo 56:50
RED'S BLUES - Piano Solo 11:35
RED'S BLUES - Drums Trading 4's 12:23
RED'S BLUES (SAX, PIANO, DRUMS SOLOS) 06:44

03 JAZZ SAMBA

26-2 - Piano Solo 32:07
26-2 - Sax Solo 11:49
26-2 - Bass Solo 07:56
26-2 (SAX, PIANO, BASS SOLOS) 06:04

RAIN WALTZ - Piano Solo 37:57
RAIN WALTZ - Sax Solo 10:05
RAIN WALTZ - Bass Solo 06:31
RAIN WALTZ (SAX, PIANO, BASS SOLOS) 08:01

05 STRAIGHT 8THS/ECM FEEL

SAIL AWAY - Piano Solo 24:15
SAIL AWAY (PIANO SOLO) 03:38

STAR-CROSSED LOVERS - Sax, Piano, Bass Solos 24:45
STAR-CROSSED LOVERS (SAX, PIANO, BASS SOLOS) 05:20

07 4/4 JAZZ SWING 16-MEASURE

DOXY - Sax, Piano, Bass, Drums 38:48
DOXY (SAX, PIANO, BASS, DRUMS SOLOS) 07:14

CONCLUSION

Learn the basics of brushing and the equipment you need to get the best sound.

INTRODUCTION 02:56
BRUSH SOUNDS 05:14
BEST BRUSHES TO BUY 06:03
TRADITIONAL GRIP 07:29
BRUSH MOTIONS 06:08
DRUM HEADS TO BUY 03:17
DRUM TUNING 20:21

This section covers all of the Swing patterns I use, a very flexible pattern for any style and a warm-up.

QUARTER NOTE PULSE PATTERN 06:41
WINDSHIELD WIPERS PATTERN 04:27
5-MINUTE WARM UP 05:58
SWING PATTERN #1 08:38
SWING PATTERN #2 05:32
SWING PATTERN #3 06:443
SWING PATTERNS WITH FEET 06:42
JAZZ SWING DEMONSTRATION 02:20

Learn important accents and the 17 most useful rudiments for playing brushes.

BACKWARD SLAP ACCENT 10:47
SLAP ACCENTS PART 2 04:11
SINGLE STROKE 4 05:02
REVERSE DOUBLES 05:29
5-STROKE ROLL 04:30
6-STROKE ROLL 03:25
7-STROKE ROLL 02:34
THE DRAG 02:44
SINGLE DRAGADIDDLE 02:24
TAP-DRAG-TAP 02:25
VON'S 4 PARADIDDLES 04:49
PARADIDDLE-DIDDLE 04:21
INVERTED PARADIDDLE-DIDDLE 04:19
THE FLAM 03:51
FLAM TAP 02:35
FLAM ACCENT 02:31
FLAM DRAG 03:46

In this section, learn some useful triplet fill patterns for any style of music.

TRIPLET FILLS PART 1 07:56
TRIPLET FILLS PART 2 04:54
TRIPLET FILLS PART 3 03:56
TRIPLET FILLS PART 4 07:15
STRAIGHT TRIPLET FILLS 06:04

This section teaches you how to play in "2" and Jazz accents and accent phrases.

PLAYING IN "2" 09:04
FEELING THE TIME 08:47
MOST IMPORTANT ACCENT IN JAZZ 03:31
2-MEASURE TRIPLET ACCENT PHRASE 07:30
SWITCHING UP THE 2-MEASURE ACCENT PRHASE 06:57

This section focuses on ballad brush playing. You'll learn how to be smooth, expressive and always stay in time.

BALLAD BRUSHES PART 1 - THE C PATTERN 10:49
BALLAD BRUSHES PART 2 - THE CIRCLE TAP 07:19
BALLAD BRUSHES PART 3 - THE FLUTTER STROKE 06:16
BALLAD BRUSHES PART 4 - CYMBAL COLORS 10:13
JAZZ BALLAD DEMONSTRATION - WHEN I FALL IN LOVE 04:04
BALLAD BRUSHES PART 5 - USING THE SINGLE STROKE 4 09:42
THE POWER OF SUBDIVISION 09:03
THE SWINGING BALLAD ACCENT 07:54
DOUBLE TIME FEEL IN BALLADS 04:28
JAZZ BALLAD DEMONSTRATION - MY ROMANCE 01:12
JAZZ BALLAD DEMONSTRATION - I FALL IN LOVE TOO EASILY 05:59

This section covers how to play Brazilian Bossa Nova and Samba grooves with brushes.

ESSENTIAL BOSSA NOVA-SAMBA HAND MOTION 12:00
6 BOSSA NOVA-SAMBA RHYTHMIC PATTERNS FOR BRUSHES 10:13
THE 6 BOSSA NOVA-SAMBA RHYTHMIC PATTERNS WITH FEET 08:41
SKIPPING WIPERS SAMBA PATTERN 12:13
MIXING THE 2 BOSSA NOVA-SAMBA PATTERNS 08:11
CHOOSING THE BEST BOSSA NOVA - SAMBA RHYTHM FOR A SONG 05:26
BACKWARD SLAP ACCENT WITH BOSSA NOVA AND SAMBA 04:38
BOSSA NOVA DEMONSTRATION - SO NICE 01:06
BOSSA NOVA DEMONSTRATION - MANHÃ DE CARNAVAL 01:16
SAMBA DEMONSTRATION - BLACK ORPHEUS 02:39
USING A BRUSH AND A STICK FOR BOSSA NOVA & SAMBA 11:39

This section uses the 17 brushes rudiments to help you improve your hands and learn to play interesting and musical drum fills.

SINGLE STROKE 4 FILLS 12:56
5-STROKE ROLL FILLS - PART 1 10:48
5-STROKE ROLL FILLS - PART 2 08:49
6 AND 7-STROKE ROLL FILLS 18:47
DRAG, SINGLE DRAGADIDDLE AND TAP-DRAG-TAP FILLS 15:30
PARADIDDLE FILLS - PART 1 10:49
PARADIDDLE FILLS - PART 2 12:39
PARADIDDLE-DIDDLE FILLS 14:58
INVERTED PARADIDDLE-DIDDLE FILLS 05:09
FLAM, FLAM TAP, FLAM ACCENT AND FLAM DRAG FILLS 13:07

This section contains videos on advanced Jazz Swing brush playing.

PLAYING 3/4 SWING 14:45
FAST SWING 15:54
JAZZ SHUFFLE 08:26
5/4 AND OTHER ODD METERS 10:07

This section covers many other styles I use besides the Bossa Nova and Samba we already covered in section 7.

BAIÃO 08:57
CHA CHA 14:33
BOLERO 09:51
SONGO 16:59
MAMBO PART 1 10:51
MAMBO PART 2 15:53
AFRO-CUBAN 6/8 AND BEMBÉ 12:53
CALYPSO-SOCA 09:48

Here are a few more grooves to add to your tool kit.

HIP-HOP AND FUNK 19:48
FUNK BRUSHES GROOVE AND DRUM SOLO 01:41
SECOND LINE - PART 1 16:01
SECOND LINE - PART 2 12:10
12/8 BLUES 07:23
STRAIGHT 8THS (ECM) 15:51
POP 10:57
THE TRAIN BEAT 09:05
CHANGING FEELS 09:24

This section covers essential concepts and skills for trading 4's and 8's and soloing.

MOTIVIC SOLOING 14:30
TRADING FOURS & EIGHTS AND SOLOING 26:53

This section focuses on developing skills beyond the basics of brush playing. These videos will help you to be more responsive to the music.

BRUSH FLAIR 13:57
SWITCHING FROM BRUSHES TO STICKS 17:36
HOW TO READ A DRUM CHART 08:48
USING RHYTHM TO CREATE 12:59
COUNTING OFF THE SONG 10:57
IMPORTANT SONG FORMS 15:56
SETTING UP THE BAND 19:15
THE 25% RULE 09:36

This section only has one video that gives my recommended listening. These are the brush players that impacted my playing the most.

BRUSH PLAYERS AND RECOMMENDED LISTENING 13:16

This section has a 3-part interview with great Jazz pianist Dr. Phillip Strange. Loads of important tips and concepts to help you connect with the music.

BE A BUSY WORKING DRUMMER - PART 1 14:42
BE A BUSY WORKING DRUMMER - PART 2 16:31
BE A BUSY WORKING DRUMMER - PART 3 19:10

Use these videos to hone your brushing skills with top tier musicians in a real musical situation.

JAZZ SWING PRACTICE - CONTEMPLATION - 170BPM NO DRUMS 08:30
BOSSA NOVA PRACTICE - INSENSITIVITY - 100 BPM NO DRUMS 09:15
JAZZ BALLAD PRACTICE - MOODY - 55 BPM NO DRUMS 09:35
JAZZ SWING PRACTICE - BELLMONT AVE - 160 BPM NO DRUMS 05:45
JAZZ WALTZ PRACTICE - TOOTS IT! - TAKE 1 - 140 BPM NO DRUMS 07:34
JAZZ WALTZ PRACTICE - TOOTS IT! - TAKE 2 - 140 BPM NO DRUMS 06:11
FAST SWING - ANOTHER THANG - 250 BPM NO DRUMS - TAKE 1 06:35
FAST SWING - ANOTHER THANG - 250 BPM NO DRUMS - TAKE 2 06:20
STRAIGHT EIGHTS - BEAUTIFUL HEART - 60 BPM NO DRUMS 09:34
SECOND LINE - KALEIDOSCOPIC - 180 BPM NO DRUMS 04:32
EASY SWING - SHADY SIDE - 120 BPM NO DRUMS 06:40
PARTITO ALTO AND SAMBA - IT'S GOT TO BE LOVE - TAKE 1 - 180 BPM NO DRUMS 05:09
PARTITO ALTO AND SAMBA - IT'S GOT TO BE LOVE - TAKE 2 - 180 BPM NO DRUMS 05:06
12-8 BLUES FEEL - ATLAS - TAKE 1 - 60 BPM NO DRUMS 06:38
12-8 BLUES FEEL - ATLAS - TAKE 2 - 60 BPM NO DRUMS 06:35
BAIÃO AND SWING - GREEN STREET GROOVE - TAKE 1 - 200 BPM NO DRUMS 07:35
BAIÃO AND SWING - GREEN STREET GROOVE - TAKE 2 - 200 BPM NO DRUMS 07:35
POP - STANDBY - TAKE 1 - 115 BPM NO DRUMS 07:11
POP - STANDBY - TAKE 2 - 115 BPM NO DRUMS 07:27
CALYPSO-SOCA - STEEL PAN MAN - TAKE 1 - 200 BPM NO DRUMS 05:49
CALYPSO-SOCA - STEEL PAN MAN - TAKE 2 - 200 BPM NO DRUMS 05:25
5/4 SWING - TAKIN' MY TIME - TAKE 1 - 150 BPM NO DRUMS 05:59
5/4 SWING - TAKIN' MY TIME - TAKE 2 - 150 BPM NO DRUMS 05:51

Powerful drumming coordination exercises that transform your drumming.

INTRO AND JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #1 - 16:32
JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #2 - 04:05
JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #3 - 03:41
JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #4 - 04:38
JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #5 - 02:55
JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #6 - 02:34
JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #7 - 03:58
JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERN #8 - 03:41
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER - 07:28
JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERNS PERFORMANCE #1 - 02:10
JAZZ DRUMMING PATTERNS PERFORMANCE #2 - 12:25

The essential Latin Jazz grooves every Jazz drummer needs to know

INTRO AND BRAZILIAN 16THS - 08:17
MAMBO SON & RUMBA CLAVE + BONUS GROOVE - 23:59
2-3 SON CLAVE - SOUND CHECK - 07:01
3-2 RHUMBA CLAVE - SOUND CHECK - 05:18
2:3 MAMBO SON CLAVE PERFORMANCE - 01:37
3:2 MAMBO RHUMBA CLAVE PERFORMANCE - 01:52
CHA-CHA-CHA - 09:55
CHA CHA CHA - SOUND CHECK - 06:04
CHA-CHA-CHA PERFORMANCE 1 - 01:41
CHA-CHA-CHA PERFORMANCE 2 - 00:45
GUAGUANCO - 05:20
GUAGUANCO - SOUND CHECK - 06:13
GUAGUANCO PERFORMANCE - 01:39
SONGO - 04:45
SONGO SOUND CHECK - 06:03
SONGO PERFORMANCE - 00:33
BOLERO - 08:14
BOLERO - SOUND CHECK - 7:48
BOLERO PERFORMANCE - 04:41
MOZAMBIQUE-MAMBO HYBRID GROOVE - 7:07
MOZAMBIQUE-MAMBO - SOUND CHECK - 5:24
MOZAMBIQUE PERFORMANCE - 05:54
BEMBÉ - 10:14
BEMBÉ SOUND CHECK - 07:48
BEMBÉ PERFORMANCE - 00:45
9/8 OR 3/4 AFRO-CUBAN - 10:24
9/8 OR 3/4 AFRO-CUBAN SOUND CHECK - 05:59
9/8 OR 3/4 AFRO-CUBAN PERFORMANCE - 01:49
DRUM FILLS - 08:13
DRUM FILLS SOUND CHECK - 11:28
CHOOSING THE CORRECT CLAVE AND CONNECTING TO THE MUSIC - 14:14
LISTENING RECOMMENDATIONS - 03:50

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