Clave Independence
Clave Independence … We’ve all seen a crazy drum solo in which the left foot is playing some form of Clave while the other limbs…
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Beyond The Buzz
This ‘Practice With’ session covers another user-requested topic: Buzz Strokes/Rolls. Based on an eighth note triplet subdivision, the first exercise strategy alternates between regular singles,…
Finger Technique – Singles to Flams
This lesson was put together in response to a member’s request for more focus on finger technique. Claus takes you through a practical way of…
Get Your Flams Together
Are you ready to open the can of worms that is Flams?! Let’s get into it. Claus will guide you through several exercises incorporating flams…
Free Strokes Revisited
The Free Stroke! What is it? A free stroke is essentially any stroke that starts and ends at the same height. This could be a…
Polish Your Moeller
In the second instalment of ‘Practice With’, the topic of focus is dialling in your Moeller Technique through different triplet exercises, and by isolating each…
Get Your Doubles Rolling – part 1
The first of the new ‘Practice With’ series! With this new approach you will have a more hands-on opportunity to practice along with Claus in…
Brush Up Your Brushes – Part 2
Let’s dive into some other applications of brush playing in different time signatures and musical styles, especially Afro-Brazilian styles with Bossa Nova and Samba applications!Check…
Brush Up Your Brushes!
When it comes to brushes, for all of you who would expect mostly jazz related aspects: There’s a wealth of ideas to use the unique…
An Updated Version of the „Rudimental Ritual“
Alan Dawson’s famous ‘Rudimental Ritual’ has a wealth of useful benefits to be taken from it. In this lesson Claus shares some ideas on how…