Russ Miller, one of the giants in the drum and music industry, recorded several drum lessons for Drummerszone exclusively.
In 5+1...
Russ Miller, one of the giants in the drum and music industry, recorded several drum lessons for Drummerszone exclusively.
In 5+1 Fundamental Drum Tutorials, Russ Miller lays down the core of what drumming really is about.
These videos are not beginner lessons. These tutorials explain what every drummer needs to have in the pocket when aspiring to be a professional drummer, or at least be the best drummer on any given moment.
Here are five drumming fundamentals that will 'give you a lot of mileage on your instrument,' as Russ says in lesson five. And there is one bonus video!
Defining the Groove
This lesson may sound a little theoretical at first, but it is all about the understanding and usage of notes that determines how the groove and music feels. The drummer is the lead whether a song or groove is relaxed or energized.
Russ explains timing as 'the amount of energy that you can give to a groove.'
For a drummer, defining a groove starts with understanding timing. And timing starts with understanding what the actual length of a note is. Russ demos the length of notes with brushes and then adapts it to three exceptionally fine timed grooves. This is a valuable lesson explaining what timing really is about. An eye-opener on how to change the feel of a groove in a millisecond.
• The Russ Miller Studio Interviews
The interview videos & studio tour with Russ Miller; Inside the studio of the multi Gold and Platinum recording drummer.
