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02: Crash Cymbals – Creating Consistent Crashes

02: Crash CymbalsCreating Consistent Crashes In this lesson series, Zildjian artist James Campbell will break down the fundamentals behind playing concert crash and suspended cymbals in the band and orchestra. From strategies and practice tips to create consistent cymbal crashes to overall musicianship and teamwork, this is a resource that students and teachers alike can …

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01: Crash Cymbals – Fundamental Playing Techniques

01: Crash CymbalsFundamental Playing Techniques In this lesson series, Zildjian artist James Campbell will break down the fundamentals behind playing concert crash and suspended cymbals in the band and orchestra. From strategies and practice tips to create consistent cymbal crashes to overall musicianship and teamwork, this is a resource that students and teachers alike can …

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Zildjian Workouts: Practice and Learn with Zildjian Artists

Welcome to the Zildjian Workouts! The ZILDJIAN WORKOUT project was created to give YOU the opportunity to “learn-while-you-drum” along with the top Zildjian artists. Covering three levels of technical demand, each video will cover several exercises that will not only help you improve your fundamental skills, but also expose you to the drumming philosophies of …

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Zildjian Workout with Murray Guesseck, Level 3: Rhythmic Challenge

Zildjian Workout with Murray GuesseckLevel 3: Rhythmic Challenge In this ZILDJIAN WORKOUT episode, Murray Gusseck introduces some exercises that will not only challenge your hands, but will take your timing and rhythmic understanding to another level. Grab your sticks & practice pad – and get ready for a workout! Grab your sticks and get ready …

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Zildjian Workout with Bret Kuhn, Level 3: Grid Based Michi Accents

Zildjian Workout with Bret KuhnLevel 3: Grid Based Michi Accents In this ZILDJIAN WORKOUT episode, Bret Kuhn explores a wide range of rudimental combinations that can be applied to a grid-based “Michi” 12/8 accent pattern. Play-along with Bret, download the PDF for many more ideas – and come up with your own patterns! Grab your …

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Zildjian Workout with Scott Johnson, Level 3: Hero Lick and Chutachuts

Zildjian Workout with Scott JohnsonLevel 3: Hero Lick and Chut a chuts In this ZILDJIAN WORKOUT episode, Scott Johnson breaks down (we mean REALLY breaks down) two of his most popular “Lick of the Week” rams: the “Hero Lick” and “Chut a Chuts”! Grab your sticks & practice pad – and get ready for a …

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Zildjian Workout with Greg Power, Level 3: Fulcrum Control and Building Speed

Zildjian Workout with Greg PowerLevel 3: Fulcrum Control and Building Speed In this ZILDJIAN WORKOUT episode, Greg Power covers four exercises that will challenge your fulcrum control and timing, plus build speed on paradiddles and rolls. These exercises range from moderate to very difficult, so make sure you download the PDF and work them out …

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Zildjian Workout with Darren Van Derpoel, Level 3: Next Level Fundamentals

Zildjian Workout with Darren Van DerpoelLevel 3: Next Level Fundamentals In this ZILDJIAN WORKOUT episode, Darren Van Derpoel takes you through three LEVEL THREE exercises that focus on building the fundamental skills for improving quality of your Paradiddle-diddles, Inverted Motions and Accent/Tap Control. Grab your sticks and get ready for a workout! DOWNLOAD A PDFOF …

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Zildjian Workout with the 2021 Blue Stars, Level 3: Full Warmup Program

Zildjian Workout with the 2021 Blue StarsLevel 3: Full Warmup Program In this ZILDJIAN WORKOUT episode you’ll have the opportunity to play along to the full warmup program with the 2021 Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps drumline. Each exercise is introduced by Battery Co-Coordinators Sean Knuth and Michael Spooner, giving you a quick breakdown …

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Zildjian Workout with John Mapes, Level 2: Challenging Your Fundamentals

Zildjian Workout with John Mapes, Level 2: Challenging Your Fundamentals In this ZILDJIAN WORKOUT episode, John Mapes some great Level Two exercises that cover the fundamentals at a more challenging level, including Double/Triple Beat, 7/8 Paradiddles, Triplet Rolls, and Singles. Grab your sticks & practice pad – and get ready for a workout! Grab your …

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