Description
We emphasize and focus on the development of the following skills:
Development of Musicianship skills
Time value: 16th note triplet (sextuplets), 32nd notes
Syncopated phrase
Rhythmic transition
Changing of time signature:
Odd time signatures: 5/4, 7/8, 5/8,
Polyrhythm: 3:2
Advance stylistic playing: samba funk, 6/8 trip hop, calypso, soca, salsa, songo, 5/8, dubstep, electronica, rap and more
Song arrangements
Groove change and considerations
Sound balance and control in world music and jazz
Groove & Permutation Studies
Development of Technical skills
40 basic drum rudiments: ratamacues, pataflafla, swiss army and more
Drum set playing techniques: latin rim-shot, snare off, drop pull technique, stick on stick technique, moeller method, heel toe technique, splashed hi-hat, cymbal roll & accented snare roll
Challenging grooves: Anacrusis, hits and rhythm slashes, snare drum anticipation, ensemble figures, drum break, amen break, 16th note push, one drop groove, partido alto rhythm, crossover drum fill, stop time figures
Linear funk groove
Linear fill
Gospel Chops
Delicate touch and control of ghosted snare drum notes
32nd ghost notes
High degree of control and independence
Layered ghost groove
Irregular hi-hat movements
Development of Aural skills
Rhythmic accuracy and a sense of pulse
Creative improvisation
Improvising over rhythmic stabs
Stab solo
Hi-hat solo and embellishments
Song transcriptions
Chart interpretation
Reverse engineering – translating and playing programmed grooves on acoustic drums
Subtle creative and sonic embellishment
Develop tuning skill and good intonation
Development of Musical / Performance skills
Presentation skills
Expressive playing
Cymbals control and intensity
Snare and bass drum articulation
Intricate drum fills
Stylistic studies
Sound projection and production
