Hello and welcome to a fun lesson breaking down a half time shuffle. There are loads of variations but for today we are going take one version and break it down so that we can master this iconic and fun groove
Boi de Zabumba
The Boi de Zabumba” (Zabumba’s Ox), also known as the Guimarães Accent or Baixada Accent, had its origin in the municipality of Guimarães, in the coast of the state of Maranhão, northeast Brazil. This rhythm, also called accent, is characterized by the presence of zabumbas (bass, mid and high drums), as well as other percussion instruments: pandeirinho or repinicadores (kind of very little drum) and maracás (kind of shaker). Read more
Hihat Accents Part 5
Hello and welcome to the fifth part of our hihat accent series. This time we are playing16th note bass drum patterns with and offbeat hihat.
Hihat Accents Part 4
Hello and welcome to the fourth part of our hihat accent series. This time we are adding in 16th note bass drum patterns.
Hihat Accents Part 3
Hello and welcome to the third part of our hihat accent series. This time we are playing 7/4! We are going to combine the feel from the previous two lessons into a great hihat accent exercise.
Boi de Pindaré
Hello! It is with great pleasure that I have decided to start some articles here in this Blog at the invitation of Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals. I am a Brazilian drummer who also plays percussion. In my texts, I intend to explore some rhythms of my Country, which are originally performed at Brazilian Folklore festivities. Read more
Hihat Accents Part 2
Hello and welcome to the second part of our hihat accent series. This time we have modulated the right hand to accent the upbeat pulse.
Hi-hat Accents Part 1
Hello and welcome to a new series that will help you develop freedom in your right hand and give you the facility to play different accent patterns on the hi-hat.
Odd Groupings 14: 3’s In The Right Hand
Hello and welcome to the 14th Odd Groupings lesson. This time we have a fun bunch of exercises that will help free up your right hand.
Basic Bembe Variations
Hello and welcome to a fun lesson on the Afro-Cuban Bembe bell pattern. We will be playing it in a more modern application. It is a great sounding pattern that will also help tighten up your right hand and right foot in this particular application.