Every Saturday I have a drum Lesson with Malcolm Ball . I really enjoy it because I get to learn lots of different styles of music.
Aug 29
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 17
Today I worked on my double kick, Moellor and a piece called Max – A be bop piece.
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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.
