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Drumline Instruments: The Battery, Explained
What instruments are in a drumline? Meet the battery and front ensemble: snare, tenor, bass, cymbals and the pit, and how each one works.
Djembe Drum Patterns for Beginners: 3 Essential Rhythms
Master the drum circle with these 3 essential djembe drum patterns for beginners. Learn the notation, the rhythms, and the practice secrets to join the groove.
Advanced Samba Drum Patterns: The One-Man Batucada Guide
Unlock the secrets of advanced Samba drumming with this guide. Learn the biomechanics of Batucada, fast foot ostinatos, and limb decoupling techniques.
Samba Batucada Instruments: A Technical Guide to Brazilian Percussion
A technical guide to Samba Batucada instruments. Learn the hierarchies, Surdo patterns, Tamborim virado technique, and how to tune for authentic Brazilian sound.