An idea for a new right hand patten in grooves involving ride bells played only on the '+' counts.
A collection of more specific and situational groove construction ideas including open hi hat placements and simple accenting.
An idea for a new right hand patten in grooves involving ride bells played only on the '+' counts.
An alternative to straight eighth or quarter note right hands in grooves that involves playing a hi hat only on '+' counts.
A development of the offbeat 8th right hand part idea that involves opening the hi hat then closing it straight away. A good exercise in left foot control as well as a nice sound groove.
A quick discussion about adding crashes when offbeat 8ths are being played on the right hand.
A right hand part for a groove that involves playing constant 8ths on the ride and accenting the '+' counts with the bell.
A quick lesson on how crash placement can work when the right hand is playing offbeat ride bells. This lesson includes a short example piece.