Morphing Doubles with Open/Close Technique - Pts. 1-10
10 videos • 5,314 views • by Gordy Knudtson These videos show how it's possible to produce flam, drag, ruff, and roll sounds just by manipulating double strokes with Open/Close technique. I introduce slow motion notation, which combines simple rhythmic notation with open/close notations, to give exact rhythmic positions for every note/movement of a rudimental pattern, even the grace notes. Slow motion notation reveals the underlying mechanics, or DNA of a pattern. It then shows you how, by slightly altering the timing of some the movements of the pattern, you can create several different sounding rudiments from the same set of mechanical components, the essence of morphing. For more helpful exercises and info get "Morphing Doubles with Open/Close Technique" at GK-Music.com. The book, combined with these videos, will give you a complete and comprehensive picture of how useful this simple method really is.