In this episode of “Lessons With Wil” we will be diving a little deeper into “Pushing The One” and incorporating hihat barks and fills to create a really cool effect.
Rudiments Series. Lesson 2 – Double Paradiddle
Hi Everyone.
Hope you’ve all had fun playing paradiddles and have tried some of the ideas in video number 1?
Today, we are looking at the next ‘Diddle’ rudiment… a Double Paradiddle.
Lessons With Wil #1 – Pushing The One – Part 1
This is the first video in a new series where Istanbul Mehmet artist, Wil Wainwright goes through some cool ideas, patterns and techniques. This time we’re going to “push the one” to create a cool effect that sounds great in grooves and fills.
Rudiments Series. Lesson 1 – Paradiddle.
Hi everyone.
I’m really excited to bring to you a brand new series of lessons looking at… rudiments!
New kid on the block!
Hello everyone. My name is Graeme Hare and I’m a drummer/teacher from the North East of England. I’ve recently joined the Istanbul Mehmet family and this is my first blog.
I just wanted to say hi, introduce myself and outline the content of future blogs. Read more
Melodic-Rythmic Approach to Nañigo lesson 2
Hello and welcome in my blog. I’m very proud and glad to be invited by Istanbul Mehmet cymbals to share with you some exercises from my different books.
In this case, for this lesson from my book « Total Update » volume 1, I want to you show you how to apply and learn the process of conversion from scales to rhythmic phrases. Read more
Melodic-Rythmic Approach to Nañigo
Hello and welcome in my blog. I’m very proud and glad to be invited by Istanbul Mehmet cymbals to share with you some exercises from my different books. In this case, for this lesson from my book « Total Update » volume 1, I want to show you how to apply and learn the process of conversion from scales to rhythmic phrases. All that in Nañigo style. Read more
Polyrhythmic approach to a 12/8 feel
Hello and welcome to a lesson where we will be having a look at a different way of approaching a 12/8 feel. We will be applying a 2 over 3 feel in the right hand giving a fresh feel and sound to this classic feel.
Philipp G – tour blog
Hi everyone and welcome to my first blog here on the Istanbul Mehmet site!
I am currently on a long European tour with Chris de Burgh and I want to talk a little bit about how I prepare for a tour, the equipment I use and just a bit of general insight. This tour is quite different to what I have done in the past and has presented a big challenge from the get go. Read more
Half Time Shuffle With 6-Stroke Fills
Hello and welcome to a lesson where we will be combining the half time shuffle with some 6-stroke roll fill ideas.