ADVANCED PATTERN EXERCISES: Syncopation Lesson 13
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Let's explore some of the ways we can use advanced combinations to make our basic Syncopation Sets come to life.
Some overview stuff:
We are playing a pattern exercise based off of the first pages in Ted Reed's book "Progressive Steps to Syncopation..."
We're using smaller and more common modern subdivisions for this exercises (1/8th note triplets and 16th notes) - these advanced sets can be found in the book "Patterns, Melodies and Rudiments" at thedrummerbrain.com/store
If you're completely unfamiliar with playing Syncopation Pattern sets, see this youtube playlist covering Lesson 14
The beauty of these exercises is their repeat-ability. Let's make an advanced combination using inverted doubles and flams. We also split our voicing between the snare drum and floor tom.
When creating advanced sets, the goal is to make something musically applicable, but also to build chops, endurance and coordination - things that can only come from repetition.
As always, go slow and focus on flow - Don't feel obligated to start with this voicing, create your own combo and develop your individual style on the kit!
Happy Drums to You!