What about combining samba and clave? Well, I’m giving it a go, because I think it might sound really unique, so here is the first worksheet I’ve been using to develop basic independence.
My initial thoughts? It is going to be very cool when I have some real freedom to play independently with my left hand versus the right hand clave and samba foot pattern.
More to come….
In the meantime, here is the PDF so you can try it: Clave Samba Independence Part One
Mark Feldman is a session and touring drummer based in NYC.
He first gained attention as one of the winners of Modern Drummer magazine's very first drum solo contest, judged by Rush's Neil Peart.
He's played with Alison Krauss, Curtis Stigers, Emily Remler, Joel Hoekstra, GE Smith, Andy York, Marshall Crenshaw, Tony Shanahan, The Drifters, The Marvelettes, Big Brother and The Holding Company, and many other artists.
His band, Mark Feldman's LEVEL5, released their debut, "The Sybil EP," in 2019. The EP features Oz Noy on guitar and Will Lee on bass.
For more info: linktr.ee/markfeldman
He first gained attention as one of the winners of Modern Drummer magazine's very first drum solo contest, judged by Rush's Neil Peart.
He's played with Alison Krauss, Curtis Stigers, Emily Remler, Joel Hoekstra, GE Smith, Andy York, Marshall Crenshaw, Tony Shanahan, The Drifters, The Marvelettes, Big Brother and The Holding Company, and many other artists.
His band, Mark Feldman's LEVEL5, released their debut, "The Sybil EP," in 2019. The EP features Oz Noy on guitar and Will Lee on bass.
For more info: linktr.ee/markfeldman
Latest posts by Mark Feldman (see all)
- Buddy Rich Drum Solo Transcription: Killer Lick from “920 Special” - October 14, 2020
- Clave Independence with Ted Reed’s “Syncopation” Part 1 - October 7, 2020
- Rudimental Drumming Exercises #1 | Singles and Doubles Warm-Up - September 30, 2020
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