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!
Steal the right Drum Lick (04:30)
A highly informative drum lesson on adopting creative ideas from other drummers. Russ gives a cool and grooving example on how you can take an idea or groove from another artist and make it your own.
When asked, one example came to mind immediately: a David Garibaldi-groove on a Tower of Power track called 'Squib Cakes' from the album 'Back to Oakland' (1975).
Russ explains the ghosting pattern that David Garibaldi plays and how and where he still uses this idea. He demos how he used this on Nelly Furtado's Gold and Platinum hit song 'I'm like a Bird' from the album Whoa, Nelly! (2000).
And next thing you know, he is playing the same ghost-noting phrase in many different styles, and quoting Steve Gadd at the end as well.
