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Krakatoa - FREE Lessons - Layering rhythms and Dynamics to build a drum Groove - 3197

  
 

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  • The mute button is in the lower right-hand corner of the Player. Use your computer's playback volume controls.  Since most of you will be playing along to these, I'd recommend wearing headphones so you can really crank it up!

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Layering rhythms & Dynamics to build a drum Groove - 3197

 
 
  • Start with a repetitive Groove that emphasizes the Pulse-Feel (2, 3, or 4 in a Bar) or the Beats/Counts (which reinforces the Tempo) that has a very Open Texture (i.e., has “holes” that others can Fill-in).
  • Then follow SSP4-4 to add other Layers of repetitive rhythms to the Groove.
  • Use Dynamic Crescendos to Buildup intensity or Decrescendos (fades) to wind down.
  • Listen for countdowns to the Stops.
  
     
 

 
     
     
     
 
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