If you’re a drummer who fears the words:
”Can You Just Add Some Percussion To That Please?”
You might want to take a look at a few of the free videos below
“Very much worth checking out! ”
— BILLY WARD | USA | MULTI-AWARD WINNING SESSION DRUMMER
“I’ve played drums for over 25 years. Despite owning some congas, tambourines, and plenty of shakers I still never felt confident playing percussion on recordings. Watching Toby’s essential percussion videos immediately gave me a new found confidence - the confidence that comes with simply knowing what you’re doing. The idea of playing percussion is now an exciting one rather than an intimidating one. Thanks Toby!!”
— JOE CRABTREE | UK | WISHBONE ASH
“Great to have you over.. Super masterclass.
You inspired me to do some conga practice...”
— JOHNNY BOYLE | HEAD OF DRUMS, BIMM, DUBLIN
How To Play Even 16th Notes On Tambourine
The most popular video on the course!
How Drummers Can Get Their Head Around 3 Conga Set Ups
Translating 3 Conga Set Up For Drummers - More Single Stroke Tumbau
How To Play Long Notes On The Shaker
Avoid clashing with drum fills or other complex figures by playing a long note with the shaker.
How To Move From Straight To Swing Rhythms Playing Shaker
A technique showing how unlocking the wrist can help you to swing / play a dotted / shuffle 16th note rhythm on the shaker.
Adding Shaker & Mounted Tambourine To Drum Patterns/Grooves
Basic ideas - layering shaker and tambourine percussion to drum grooves. Note how I’m reacting the ‘degree’ of swing in the shaker based on what each drummer is playing.
How To Get A Grip With The Tambourine
Be More Comfortable Playing + Very Cool Meinl Tambourine Guiro Effect.
How To Alter The Sound & Pitch Of A Shaker.
Egg Shaker | Open & Closed Technique
How To Play Up Tempo 16th Tambourine Body + Stick Accents
Up Tempo / Holding a Stick With Accents On Other Instruments
How To Get Control Of Your Tambourine
Being Aware of Position & Playing Single Note 'shakes' (NOT hits/strikes).
Where & Where Not To Play Triangle In A Drum Groove
Essential Percussion For Drummers Musical Awareness And Triangle Application! Triangle/HiHat Exchange Groove Idea With Drums
Congas / Tumbao Pattern
An overview of a basic 8th note Tumbao pattern covering various sounds needed ‘heel, tip, slap, open’. In this example the Clavé direction is 2:3
Congas / Tumbao Pattern Single Strokes Great For Drummers
How To Play A Simplified Tumbao Conga Pattern Using Single Strokes - Great For Up Tempo
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