browser icon
You are using an insecure version of your web browser. Please update your browser!
Using an outdated browser makes your computer unsafe. For a safer, faster, more enjoyable user experience, please update your browser today or try a newer browser.

Tagged With: african rhythms

Creating Your Own Drum Parts: An Example

I recently had to learn a song by Peter Gabriel called “In Your Eyes” The song has a combination of drumset and percussion, with the emphasis being on the percussion parts. I thought it would be interesting to look at some of the grooves I came up with which would represent both the drums and … Continue reading »

Categories: News, Videos | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off

Welcome to Africa!

Hi guys and gals, One of the things I have recently been re-exploring for myself and my students are traditional African rhythms (specifically from the Ghana region) applied to the drumset. I really enjoy these rhythms and can see how American Jazz as well as Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms are derived from many of these … Continue reading »

Categories: Videos | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off