Expressive Ride Cymbal Techniques
Description
This week, we're running through some sample techniques from Andy Ziker's latest ebook, Funk Up Your Ride.
This week, we're running through some sample techniques from Andy Ziker's latest ebook, Funk Up Your Ride.
Publisher of OnlineDrummer.com, Alfred Publishing author, Ddrum artist, and veteran Drum! Magazine contributor, Nate earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education at John Carroll University and Master of Arts in Education at the University of Findlay.
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