I’ve been learning to play Roxanne, after getting the idea from the mikedolbear.com site.
You can watch a video of me playing it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cxh7WILZoc
let me know what you think.
Aug 24
My Take on Bernard Purdie’s half-time shuffle – my You Tube video.
I have been listening to Steely Dan’s Babylon Sisters and Home at Last, and Jeff Porcaro play Rosanna. In the video clip I play my version of the half-time shuffle, which is more like Jeff Porcaro’s version. Please rate my video on You Tube and leave a message there.
You can also watch the video on my website at :
http://www.matthewmason.co.uk/Movies/drums/htshuffle.htm
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Aug 19
My dad made a practice kit for me. To make a practice kit I used some parts from my electronic kit, a couple of cheap snare stands and a two different sized practice pads. I wanted a double pedal practice setup and a two drum set up. This means I can practice a variety of chops and kicks. If you haven’t got an electronic kit, you can buy a kick practice pad for a good price and use that instead. If you want to know more please let me know by leaving a comment here.
Aug 18
Today I met Peter Erskine at a drum clinic. He is a great drummer, and I learned a lot of things by watching and listening to him. One of the things he said was to count the spaces and gaps in between the beats to help you keep time. He also said that playing with other musicians is a good way to improve your drumming.
Thanks Peter, I enjoyed your lesson.
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Aug 17
Today I worked on my double kick, Moellor and a piece called Max – A be bop piece.
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Aug 16
This is a video clip of me performing ‘Foxy Lady’ in August 2006. I’m the 9 year old drummer at the back!
Aug 16
It’s been a long time since I rock and rolled,
It’s been a long time since I did the Stroll.
Ooh, let me get back, let me get back,
Let me get back, baby, where I come from.
It’s been a long time, been a long time,
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time. Yes it has.
Led Zepplin 1971
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Aug 14
To see my latest web cam images, click the link above.
I try to practice around 6:30 pm every night.
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Aug 13
Today, George and me had a great practice session, which included an acoustic session. I really enjoyed playing the congas and bongos, and hearing an acoustic guitar too.
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Aug 13
Today I got back to practice after a day’s rest from the Rhythm course at Bath.
I work on things like feet and hand techniques, including double-kick and building up speed slowly.
