@SoloDrumMusic1969 - Hi and thanks for the compliment! Actually, a lot of the time those ostinatos aren't really that 'independent'. There is a lot more linear playing going on, even though the initial rhythm has an ostinato. If you play the cascara pattern with your right hand (i play it with my left) then try filling in the gaps with the left hand. Then try buzzing those notes. That might achieve the sounds you want! Hope that helps. M
Great drumming, man!! I love it, and your sound is amazing. I see you play the ostinatos with your left hand, something I could never get used to...Any piece of advice? Thank you very much.
Bravo, Mitch! That is some very hip stuff you are playing! Such a pleasure at a time when 100's of guys are playing flurries of double bass 32nds and fast hand stuff that has no rhythmic value or sophistication. Your stuff is what drumming is about.........rhythm!!!!!
man i really loved this video... i dont know why but when i see this i just feel like playing drums, like somebody already said you play with so much feeling it seems like its natural om you, i really like your style. How long have you been playing?
Thank you wansome.....i've been playing since i was about 15.
I really think it's important to find your strength on an instrument. I enjoy hearing drummers that convey feeling on the instrument so in turn, it made sense for me to focus on that too :)
Mitch I am really enjoying these videos. I especially like how you make a solo pleasant to listen to by making it musical instead of just playing ten thousand notes per second, like too many drummers are doing these days. How about posting some instructional stuff for your fellow drummers. I would really love to have the Cascara pattern in this video broken down to a level a beginning latin student can learn. Thanks and keep posting.
The cascara patterns are easy to come by via listening or even books and the web. I had alot of help from Vince Cherico, and also playing with some great cuban/puerto rican guys.
The main thing i found was to try your own ideas and based on what you have heard try to make things feel good. That all that matters!!!!
@SoloDrumMusic1969 - Hi and thanks for the compliment! Actually, a lot of the time those ostinatos aren't really that 'independent'. There is a lot more linear playing going on, even though the initial rhythm has an ostinato. If you play the cascara pattern with your right hand (i play it with my left) then try filling in the gaps with the left hand. Then try buzzing those notes. That might achieve the sounds you want! Hope that helps. M
mitchperrins 9 months ago
Great drumming, man!! I love it, and your sound is amazing. I see you play the ostinatos with your left hand, something I could never get used to...Any piece of advice? Thank you very much.
SoloDrumMusic1969 9 months ago
Bravo, Mitch! That is some very hip stuff you are playing! Such a pleasure at a time when 100's of guys are playing flurries of double bass 32nds and fast hand stuff that has no rhythmic value or sophistication. Your stuff is what drumming is about.........rhythm!!!!!
Cool!
airsignguy 2 years ago
airsignguy, I am truly flattered! Thank You!
mitchperrins 2 years ago
awesome dude!! you make it look so easy. and i love how you play open handed, which sometimes is kind of tricky to do. very good drummer.
mikelin23 2 years ago
man i really loved this video... i dont know why but when i see this i just feel like playing drums, like somebody already said you play with so much feeling it seems like its natural om you, i really like your style. How long have you been playing?
wansome 3 years ago
Thank you wansome.....i've been playing since i was about 15.
I really think it's important to find your strength on an instrument. I enjoy hearing drummers that convey feeling on the instrument so in turn, it made sense for me to focus on that too :)
mitchperrins 3 years ago
Awesome job- there are very people who can master the authentic feel and keep it musical.
aristix6 3 years ago
wow!!!great job sir!!!hope to see more of your videos!!!god bless.=)
jaspergrutas 3 years ago
great job!!!!
kopinha 4 years ago
Mitch I am really enjoying these videos. I especially like how you make a solo pleasant to listen to by making it musical instead of just playing ten thousand notes per second, like too many drummers are doing these days. How about posting some instructional stuff for your fellow drummers. I would really love to have the Cascara pattern in this video broken down to a level a beginning latin student can learn. Thanks and keep posting.
466rico 4 years ago
Thanks for your kind words....
The cascara patterns are easy to come by via listening or even books and the web. I had alot of help from Vince Cherico, and also playing with some great cuban/puerto rican guys.
The main thing i found was to try your own ideas and based on what you have heard try to make things feel good. That all that matters!!!!
Mail me if you need specific help. Regards, Mitch
mitchperrins 4 years ago
Hey Smtti32 - if you literally mean the 'ride' cymbal. It's a Mel Lewis 19" Istanbul Crash/Ride with rivets removed. It cost me $120 !!!!!!
mitchperrins 4 years ago
I did Mitch. Amazing cymbal.
smtti32 4 years ago
What a ride! Great job Mitch.WoW!
smtti32 4 years ago
cool vid man and great drummer, post more plz ;)
Pope10 4 years ago
Thanks! I have two others posted but still more to come!
mitchperrins 4 years ago