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Learn a few basic exercises that will set you up to crush some Latin grooves on the washboard.

Add some spice to your playing!! This video is an introduction to Latin rhythms. We go through the main Latin folk instruments and transfer their unique sounds to the washboard. Learn how to play the guiro, cowbell, agogo, clave, maracas, and casaba rhythms all on your washboard. Become a one-person Latin percussion ensemble.

This is a video for anyone just starting out on the washboard. We learn a few beginner exercises as we look for ways to put the Drag into a washboard rhythm and work on using both hands in different ways. From straight to swing, slow to bluegrass, we explore how far you can go with a basic pattern.

The Amen Break on the Washboard! The Amen Break is the most sampled drum beat in music history. From NWA to the Invisible Man, the Amen break wasn't just used in over 2000 songs it actually created entire new genres of music. In this video I take a look at that amazing history and then we learn how to play this funky pattern on the washboard. Six seconds and a drum can change the world.

Give the band a break! This is the second video about drum Breaks. In this video we go more in depth into playing drum breaks on the washboard with a suitcase bass drum. We cover how to cut a songs time in half, how to double the time, how to add polyrhythm bass drum patterns, how to play 16th note patterns and how to transform the feel of a song. We use traditional rock, blues, folk and countr...

Give the band a break! This is an updated video about drum Breaks. In this video we cover the basics of playing drum breaks on the washboard with a suitcase bass drum. We cover how to cut a songs time in half and how to double the time by using traditional rock, folk and country percussion patterns. Have fun rockin!

In this episode we learn two new elements that you can use to create original fills, solos and easily transition between sections of a song in both straight and swing patterns. We play fills in blues, jazz, folk, rock and country music. Finally, we learn three exercises to help create, develop and play our fills and solos within a song. Stick with it, start slow and have fun!

In this episode we learn how to build a suitcase bass drum and then we learn some basic drum set beats for the suitcase bass drum and the Washboard.

In this episode we learn my favourite percussion pattern. This is a poly rhythm than can be played alone, in pieces, straight or swinging. This thing really unlocks all the doors to be a creative and musical percussionist. This pattern will help you create original beats, fills, solos and easily transition between sections in a song. Welcome to the land of polyrhythms. Stick with it, start slow...

In this episode, we learn three essential practice rhythms. These patterns will open up your mind and make everything easier. If you practice these you will be able to play and create fills, solos and easily transition between sections in a song. Welcome to the land of polyrhythms. Stick with it, practice everywhere and have fun!

In this episode we learn an essential practice rhythm. This pattern will open up your mind and make everything easier. If you practice this riff you will be able to play and create fills, solos and easily transition between sections in a song. I finish with an example of how to apply it directly to a beat. One hand plays triplets and the other hand plays eighth notes, then you switch back and f...

In this episode we go over the basic elements of a song. We talk about how to develop from playing rhythms to playing music and we learn how to compose a washboard piece for a blues song.

In this episode we learn the world famous Train Beat or Train Rhythm. We start with a simple 16th note country music pattern and slowly add complexity until ´You hear that train a coming.´

In this episode we learn how to play variations of a basic Jazz shuffle rhythm on the washboard. We also talk about how to transfer classic drum set rhythms to the washboard, the role and purpose of a drummer in a band, and we finish up by learning some some tips and tricks for playing fast.

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