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C r e a t i v e S u b s t i t u t i o n sW it h T h e B a s s D r u m

by Joe MorelloTranscribed by Marvin Burock 

This exercise involves substituting the bass

drum for the right or left hand. Buddy Rich

used this technique very effectively. These

examples will help you to develop better

hand-to-foot coordination and bass drum technique. Practice slow-

ly at first, then increase the tempo. (Another excellent source for

developing your bass drum technique is Colin Bailey's book  Bass

 Drum Control.)

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