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From the course:
Konnakol The Mother of All Rhythmic Languages
with Claudio Spieler
This first lesson is all about becoming familiar with basic syllabic groups, called SOLKATTU. The lesson contains a selection of important phonetic vocabulary like groups of 2, 3, 4 and 8.
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Technique There Is No Drumming Without It
with Claus Hessler
In this topic you’ll learn about the importance of rebound being an extremely important source of energy in drumming.Free Meetings
Revisiting The Classics – The All American Drummer
with Claus Hessler
In this session, Claus Hessler takes a second look at one of the most iconic drum books of all time: The All American Drummer by Charley Wilcoxon.
Bembé, African & Latin Roots In Contemporary Music
with Claus Hessler & Walfredo Reyes Jr.
In this session, Walfredo Reyes Jr. shares his musical journey, insights on the evolution of Latin rhythms, and deep dives into Bembé, Afro-Cuban 6/8— the rhythmic foundation of Latin drumming.
Weird Christmas – Quintuplet Workouts 🎄🥁
with Claus Hessler
In this practice session, we’ll reinterpret and reinvent the iconic song “Last Christmas” by George Michael, turning it into something new, quintuplet, and fun… because we’re drummers!
The Secret Weapons Of Anika Nilles Drumming
with Claus Hessler & Anika Nilles
This online meeting is a proper deep dive into Anika Nilles’ drumming, philosophies, approaches to practicing and playing, discipline, compositional processes and more.
Jim Chapin’s Legacy: Moeller Method And Beyond
with Claus Hessler
In this lesson you will see the “system of the old man“ as Jim Chapin sometimes called it. Claus takes you on a journey to better understand the Moeller system in its purest form.
Drumtalk And Tribute: The Legacy Of Jim Chapin
with Claus Hessler & David Garibaldi
Hear personal stories and background information from David Garibaldi and Claus Hessler. Enjoy a relaxed, inspiring conversation with these two drumming legends and get answers to your burning questions.
More Free Resources
„El Presidente”
with Claus Hessler & Claudio Spieler
El Presidente is the first joint piece by Claus and Claudio. The korvai in this piece displays a fascinating geometric form, which I termed the Koraippu Korvai.