I’ll be joining When In Rome II for summer dates!
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In this lesson, I discuss 8th Note Triplets and rests - what they look like, what they sound like, and how to count them. FREE “Triplet Cheat Sheet” Booklet
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Lesson 10 introduces the concept of Syncopation. There are two parts to this lesson. Part 1 deals with 8th note syncopation and Part 2 deals with 16th Note Syncopation. Exercise PDFs
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In this quick lesson, I demonstrate how to play the “Six-Stroke Roll with Mustard” exercise from page 29 in Steve Gadd’s Gaddiments. I play the exercise at tempo, and then demonstrate each ending slowly to help you understand the tricky notation.
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In this lesson, I teach my method for figuring out tough rhythms using the “Six-Stroke Roll with Mustard” exercise on page 29 of Steve Gadd’s Gaddiments as an example. It’s a great lesson if you’re interested in learning this process or if you’re having a tough time with this Gaddiments exercise.
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I’ve added a new lesson scheduler to ChristianJohnsonDrums.com! Head on over and find a time that works for YOU!
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Announcing the release of Stewart Copeland: Drumming In the Police and Beyond, a new book by Joe Bergamini and Hudson Music, on which I was a contributor.
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Check out my interview with Dom Famularo for the Sabian Education Network’s Educator Spotlight!
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