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Peter Erskine: Swinging on the Ride

Peter Erskine

ArtistWorks jazz drum master Peter Erskine offers up some helpful tips for developing your ride cymbal technique, as part of his online drum lessons series! 

Being able to smoothly swing a beat on the ride cymbal is an essential skill for any jazz drummer. From the dynamic quality, to the rhythmic placement of each hit, Erskine, a jazz legend who has played with the likes of Weather Report, Chick Corea and Maynard Feruson, breaks down exactly how to “swing a band with one hand”. 

As Erskine explains, the ride cymbal is what “provides rhythmic information to the band, not only the pulse, but the swinging feel. It is the heartbeat of jazz drumming, and it is your signature when you play.”

Throughout the video Peter explores how you can dramatically shift the feel of any groove without even changing the placement of the notes, by utilizing where you place your accents. This, and other techniques covered in his video lesson are truly essential to any jazz drummer looking to seamlessly swing over a wide array of grooves.  

As Erskine explains, the concept for this video lesson began as a “self improvement course” he has drilled into himself for years. So, there is no question that drummers at any level could gain crucial insights into their playing by giving this lesson a shot! 

Looking to take your playing to the next level through online music lessons? You've come to the right place. Erskine's community of dedicated players are ready to take you in. Try these free jazz drum lessons... and let it ride!

 

 

 

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