DUDU Method
As a kid I remember listening to Metallica’s song Sad But True and learning that awesome drum intro at the beginning. It took me a while to get all the […]
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Sightreading #2
In this piece we have three sixteenth note rests along with two dotted eighth notes that gives it the offbeat feel. Starting off we rest on beat one immediately coming […]
Facebook Live Practice Session Turns Into Paradiddle Lesson
I’ve seen some other drummers live stream their practice sessions and thought it might hold some benefits for myself. This could hold me accountable to work and not just […]
Understanding The Buzz Roll
In this lesson we take a look at how the buzz roll works. There are a couple of factors that can help us improve the quality of sound and feel […]
Vlog #14 “the buzz roll” 2-13-17
Tips on cleaning up your buzz roll, teaching, and playing at the Star Tavern.
The Four Basic Stroke Types
Sometimes we overlook the basic building blocks in our field. In this case the four basic stroke types are crucial in understanding the mechanics of how certain rudiments, and hybrid […]
Lesson Of The Week: Looking at the Single Paradiddle in a different way
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNhhuAJhPWP/?taken-by=mattdudleydrumming Knowing the basic stroke types can help you position your hands to executing rudiments properly. In this case we rely solely on the Down Stroke, Tap Stroke, and […]
Lesson Of The Week: How low can you go? Or shall I say stay?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJOJ__mBKQS/?taken-by=mattdudleydrumming This is an exercise I tried about a month ago that I am now seeing results from. The idea is simple! One measure of alternating 16th notes One measure […]
Herta Linear Lick
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK1Ze37hLWX/?taken-by=mattdudleydrumming Lately I have been experimenting with hybrid rudiments on the kit. I try incorporating them in grooves and fills and then see if they make the cut. If not, […]
The Importance Of Learning Hybrid Rudiments
After spending the past four years studying Hybrid Rudiments I have found many improvements in my playing, touch, and feel behind the drum set. It’s been a journey that came […]
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