In this instance in the release of Tigran Hamasyan’s CD « The call within » the piece « Levitation 21 » caught my attention and gave me the idea to write a new lesson with would be an initiation to accompany with septuplets.
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Grooving with septuplets: part one.
In this instance in the release of Tigran Hamasyan’s CD « The call within » the piece « Levitation 21 » caught my attention and gave me the idea to write a new lesson with would be an initiation to accompany with septuplets.
Rudiment Series Lesson 6 – Single Strokes
Hi everyone. Welcome to lesson 6 – Single stroke rolls.
In this blog/video lesson I try and give you a quick look at how versatile the single stroke roll can be.
Lessons With Wil #4 – Developing A Linear Groove – Part 2
This time on “Lessons With Wil” we are going a little deeper with the linear groove from last time. We are still keeping it really simple as it can be intimidating to those who aren’t used to developing/improvising.
Lessons With Wil #3 – Developing A Linear Groove – Part 1
This time on “Lessons With Wil” we are taking a look at a cool linear groove and how we can develop it in. We are starting off really basically as it can be intimidating to those who aren’t used to developing/improvising.
From nothing to something: part one.
Hello and welcome again in my blog, I’m very proud and glad to be invited by Istanbul Mehmet cymbals to share with you this new idea.
For this new lesson I was inspired by the Koch Curve. Read more
Lessons With Wil #2 – Pushing The One – Part 2
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.
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