AROUND THE KIT WITH G.

CARTER DEHANEY

I’m so excited to begin our musical collaboration! I refer to our lessons as a collaboration because, just as I expect you to practice and commit on your own, those expectations apply to me as your teach to make sure I’m providing all the resources I can to help you reach your goals. Together, we will explore the foundations of the drum set, various styles of music, and

RUDIMENTS:

• singles (record video 8th to 16th @ 150bpm)

• doubles (same video)

• paradiddles (record video 8th @ 150bpm)

• flams

  • practice right to left (video)

• drags

  • practice right to left (video)

COORDINATION #1: Jazz (swing)

Song: “Along Came Betty” (Jazz Messengers)

Drummer: Arthur “Art” Blakey

• Feather kick + backbeat hi hats

• Ride cymbal + backbeat hi hats

JUST FOR FUN

Song: “Pokemon Theme song”

Song: “The Raising Fighting Spirit” (Naruto Theme Song)

Our focus:

• Just play and have a good time!