This exercise consists of 2 parts. In the first part work with the right hand (R) on the cymbal, left hand (L) on the snare (SN), and bass drum (BD). The HiHat is always on quarter notes. In the second part, do the same with reversed hands. Bar 1 – Right

Two interesting exercises based on the “A Caballo” pattern. Using Fingers, Open and Slap beats on the Conga and the Tumbadora. As you will see, Giovanni enters with an anacrusis, and the hands combinations are RLRL.   Commentary: Now, we go to

Another interesting variation from the Bomba family, the Holandé, a 4/4 pattern. Giovanni shows you two exercises, one of which has some variations of Bass, Slap, Finger and Open beats. He also shows you how he places his hands.   Commentary: A fourth ve

Until now we have worked with 1 stroke, now we will work with 2 strokes in the BassDrum. We continue with the same structure. Your right hand plays Cáscara in Wood Block, your other hand plays quarter notes in snare, your right foot plays the Clave with the F

Anthony Tillmon Williams (December 12, 1945 – February 23, 1997) was an American jazz drummer. Williams was born in Chicago and grew up in Boston. He was of African, Portuguese, and Chinese descent. He studied with drummer Alan Dawson at an early age, and be

This exercise consists of 2 parts. In the first part work with the right hand (R) on the cymbal, left hand (L) on the snare (SN), and bass drum (BD). The HiHat is always on quarter notes. In the second part, do the same with reversed hands. Bar 1 – Right

Here you have the fourth exercise based on the “Cáscara D” pattern. This one is based on a cáscara of 4 bars. Exercise for advanced level. It is very interesting to see how Giovanni applies different styles and techniques to maximize musicality.

Alex shows you how to work the “Samba” with the Left Hand. 1st Part -. Right hand plays Floor-Tom like a “Zurdo” 2nd Part – Left hand plays in Snare 3rd Part – Variations to develop the exercise.   Commentary: Now I am

Summary of all the flam exercises. Bill’s demo From lesson 13 to lesson 20, with some Bill’s comments.   Commentary: Here is a minute example of a million flams, I hope. One, two, three, four….  

This exercise consists of 2 parts. In the first part work with the right hand (R) on the cymbal, left hand (L) on the snare (SN), and bass drum (BD). The HiHat is always on quarter notes. In the second part, do the same with reversed hands. Bar 1 – Right

216. Up to now, we have worked with two reference points: first, the metronome speed, and second, the figure chosen among the progressions, with all its combinations. In this section, we shall deal with a third reference or calculation point: the so-called dis

Exercises of Rhythm Displacement. In this case while our left foot plays the Clave in the foot cowbell, our Bass Drum will play the “Tumbao” of Guaguancó. Our hands play quarter notes Triplets in the snare with the following combination: RL-RRLL-R