2 Cross Sticking Patterns
Eric Moore
Use a palm up technique to strike the floor tom, then palm down on the hihat.
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Doubling Up
Kev O'Shea
You may need to experiment with different bass pedal settings to find the right spring tension for you.
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Kick Hat Snare 02
Kev O'Shea
Practise paradiddles with and without accents. Next try starting them on the offbeat.
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Unison Fill
Kev O'Shea
Practise moving from flams to unison and back again to improve accuracy. This example is mostly finger work.
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Playing Across The Bar Line
Pablo Gonzales
Use a metronome to keep the count while you experiment with playing over the bar line.
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7/8 Groove
Tony Royster Jr.
Use a metronome at a low tempo to memorise the intricate rhythms before you attempt them at full speed.
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