LESSON SERIES WITH COLLEEN CLARK In this lesson series, Zildjian artist Colleen Clark provides a historiographical and musical analysis examining the jazz ride cymbal pattern, from its inception on woodblock, small accessory cymbals, hand cymbal mechanisms and brushes through what becomes known as the modern-day ride cymbal pattern. This research examines a wide array of …
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In our ongoing series of interviews, we feature the insights from our many accomplished Zildjian artists and educators from around the world. Our artist relations team talks with orchestral, marching and drum set artists to discover how each one’s unique perspective can shape the music they create, how they teach and the passion that they …
In this lesson series, Zildjian artist Stanton Moore will break down several grooves and offer his insights on how to improve them in your own playing. From the very basic concepts to advanced musical applications, Stanton shows you how to take a groove and make it come alive! SELECT A lesson BELOW TO GET STARTED! …
Performance Breakdowns with Zildjian Artists Let’s face it: there are some artists who perform at a level that’s practically incomprehensible to mere drumming mortals! While you can certainly appreciate the pocket, the nuances or even the complexity of what’s being played – while it’s being performed – usually it’s on such a completely different level …
Welcome to the ZildjianMarching Cymbals 101 Instructional Guide This comprehensive step-by-step approach will teach you everything you and your marching cymbal section needs to know to perform at the highest level. In this series, the 2023 Music City Mystique Cymbal Line Instructional Staff (Zach Blessing, Alex Queen & Kiiyaa’áanii Morgan) will cover: Cymbal Care and …
LESSON SERIES WITH JOHN RILEY In this lesson series, Zildjian artist John Riley provides a deep dive into many of the topics in his best selling book, “The Art of Bop Drumming”. From discussions on creating the appropriate sounds to musical phrasing and song structure, this series will cover a wide range of topics that …
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LESSON SERIES WITH JAMES CAMPBELL 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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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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Welcome to the Zildjian Rhythm Cards! Whether you’re a beginning student who is just learning to read music, an intermediate to advanced player looking for a challenge, or a teacher who needs free resources to use in the classroom, the ZILDJIAN RHYTHM CARD project is designed for you! Each rhythm card level isolates specific note …
Welcome to the Zildjian Drum Set Method! This comprehensive step-by-step approach will teach you everything you need to know to get up drumming in no time! Even if you don’t have a set of drums or sticks yet, you can get started with our easy to follow video lessons. With our FREE downloadable method book, …
