Drum Lesson, Latin Paradiddle Pattern, Chris Sears, SMI

Hello,

I'm Chris Sears, drum and percussion instructor at SMI (Showcase Music Institute) in San Jose, CA. This video is intended for a drummer with some experience, and has the ability to play a single paradiddle.

If your in California's Bay Area and you are interested in taking lessons, e-mail me at drumlessons@gmail.com

Feel free to leave a comment, suggestion, or request. Remember, there is always something new to learn everyday.

Thanks,
Chris

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• rudiments
• latin
• salsa
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[eeedddxxx123]

what type of latin rhythms can you use this in?

[CSearsDrummer]

You could use this in a lot of different latin rhythms depending on how you phrase it. If you wanted to play it exactly like I've shown I would say a salsa song, but the drum set isn't used in a lot of salsa so thats up to you. I hope you enjoyed the video and it inspired you to try something new since that was my main point. I'm planning on putting up more videos soon, so if you have some ideas please let me know. Thanks, Chris

[cfsvillanueva]

the ride cymbal sounds damn good

[CSearsDrummer]

Thanks, I customized the TD-20's sounds on this kit just for YouTube, so I'm glad it turned out alright. Sounds kinda 80's... but that's in again so I lucked out.

[CJ7575]

awesome chris, sweet set too. great instruction.

[ben2nd]

@backbeatbobby yes i did

[backbeatbobby]

@ben2nd wow you came up with rlrr lrll?

[macschomo]

I play the same. I love the paradiddle. But try to play the 2 + and the 4 on the bassdrum and you get a better Latin feel. Add the clave an the HiHat and you got it...

[kcdrummaster]

God, I've been playing paradiddle's for years but havent ever heard this. Gonna give it a try. Cheers!

[ponderingwanderer]

nice to see a fellow open hand player!

[ben2nd]

:O I came up with this pattern when i practiced a few weeks ago haha!!

[sidmosmosis]

this is really neat, loved it.

[MrMannyv88]

this is owesome man... i like it...

[LOLE1991KOVIN]

Cool video, and stick throw at 1:47 was really cool! I cannot see what did you do there, can you explain that?