THE DRUMMER´S TATAMI – BLOG

Gaddiments 

Just received my copy of the Gaddiments. An awesome collection of warm ups created by legendary Steve Gadd. Rudiments are all about combining Singles and Doubles. The first bar of the first exercise says it all. I applied it to the
drummer´s tatami.

 

***FEAT. TATAMI ELEMENT:
Technique – How is your grip? I believe a good analogy is to think about holding a baby bird in your hand. Firm but loose. 

 

Dekas  

In 10 Sec – I´m preparing this 2 bar phrase groove for the upcoming studio recording with Terrence Ngassa. It is a mixture of different grooves from Cameroon. Terrence said it should be BIKUTSI, MANGAMBEU and EKANG all together. The feet are playing 4:3. 

***FEAT. TATAMI ELEMENT:

  • AGILITY 
    To get used to the big 3 with the bassdrum it is good to practice doubles (see Tatami sheet attached). 

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