The Paradiddle Tree

John X teaches the Paradiddle Tree rudimental workout. Apply these rudiments around the kit for great sounding grooves.
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Jazz Fill – Part Two – Triplets

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Learn how to play a classic triplet jazz fill. In this lesson, John teaches a classic fill as played by Max Roach and other jazz legends. Also learn fills that cross the bar line.

Jazz Drum Fill Part One – 16th Notes

Learn how to play a 16th note jazz fill. Purchase a transcription. . Welcome to the first in a two-part "Jazz Fill" drum lesson. In this first part, I'm going to teach you how to play a great sounding 16th note jazz fill using double strokes. I'll show you the basic fill concept, then teach you how to play a series of fills that "cross the bar-line".

Push Beats – Jazz Comping

This sheet music accompanies John Xepoleas's video lesson titled "Jazz Comping 3 - Push Beats."

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Jazz Comping 3 – Push Beats

Improve your jazz drumming. In this lesson I'll teach you how to play "Push Beats" from a jazz/swing feel. Purchase Transcription. http://www.JOHNXDRUMS.com/Pages/Video_lessons.html A push beat is method of ending a jazz phrase on the upbeat of a measure. Become a better jazz drummer by incorporating this hip, great sounding technique into your playing.

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