FILL MELODY EXERCISE #2: 8th Note Rests Pt 2

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Part 2 in a series of videos exploring Melodic based fills and Fill-ins

Fill Melody Exercise #1: https://youtu.be/o53IH8dZipg

Introduction to Melodies and Fill-ins: https://youtu.be/LHYa1qF-9ZM

We continue to explore melodies with 8th note rests - this time in a more traditional descending fill voicing. Remember that you can voice your melody and fill-ins on any drum or cymbal - unique voicings can make the same melody sound completely different. Explore and expand your creativity!

Go slow. Strive for flow, not speed. Keep your focus on the melody.

This is an excerpt from the second section of "Patterns, Melodies and Rudiments," a book exploring drumset fills. To purchase the book (digital or physical copy) visit the store