The Down (Drum Set Solo)

By Nate Brown Exercises 8th notes, solo

A rockin' drum set solo for the beginner-intermediate level (2/5) drummer. Bang the crashes, work out the hats, and cruise on the snare as you jam this piece. Includes eighth notes and quarter notes in some tricky combinations.

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Nate Brown

Publisher of OnlineDrummer.com, Alfred Publishing author, Ddrum artist, and veteran Drum! Magazine contributor, Nate is a graduate of John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio and holds a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Findlay.

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The Down (Drum Set Solo)