Drums & Contemporary Percussion Lessons
Students
Swing 6/8 rhythm
Feb 16th
A basic swing 6/8 rhythm. Starts with H/H playing 123456. Bass is on 1. Snare is on 4. Then play bass on 1, 3 and 6.
Basic reggae beat
Feb 16th
Here is a basic reggae rhythm. You can find this rhythm/pattern being used in the Grade 3 Rockschool book. The track is called Trenchtown.
3/2 and 2/3 on kit
Feb 16th
A brief demo on applying the 2/3 and 3/2 pattern on the kit – follow-on from previous video
3/2 and 2/3 clave pattern on the kit
Feb 16th
Matthew Hains from Peppermint Groove demonstrating a 3/2 and 2/3 pattern on the drumkit to help beginner students get the hang of playing 5 notes over 4 pulses.
Note regarding cancellations/postponements.
Jan 13th
Hello there students! As of Tuesday 12th of January, any student not able to attend a booked lesson will forfeit the lesson unless the student is unable, due to adverse weather conditions, to attend. I am not able to move dates and times around anymore due to my moving soon. If you are not able [...]
Important news
Jan 3rd
Hello there As of January 2010, PEPPERMINT GROOVE will no longer be accepting new students but any queries will be passed on to Drumrhythm run by Rodgell Shadrache. Matthew Hains will be completing his teaching at the end of February as he and his family are moving back to South Africa from March. I would [...]
Back in the groove
Dec 29th
Hello there Hoping you all had a great Christmas and wishing everyone a wonderful new year. Lessons resume this week (as of today!) Please remember to check your personal online calendars for details of your next lesson. Thank you again to all students for your wonderful support and dedication to learning more about the rhythms [...]
PEPPERMINT GROOVE on YouTube
Dec 2nd
See all PEPPERMINT GROOVE videos as well as favourited videos on the PEPPERMINT GROOVE YouTube page >>>
