Rob Brian: Under the Influence of Buddy Rich

The powerhouse grooves and stickings of jazz icon Buddy Rich.

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3 chapters 2h

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What you'll learn

Buddy Rich technique

Hard-hitting grooves

Complex patterns

Innovative stickings

Adaptable drum breaks

Finger control

Traditional grip

Live improvisation

Inside the pack

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Intro

Drum Dog's first live session with Rob Brian, fresh from studios like Real World and Rockfield. Live music after lockdown, Buddy Rich beyond swing, the Under the Influence workshop, and a viewer Q&A.

5m

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Under the Influence of Buddy Rich

Buddy Rich-inspired exercises to build your style, drawn from "Tough Dude" and "Roar of 74": hard grooves, complex patterns, innovative stickings, adaptable breaks, crossover ideas and improvisation.

1h 1m

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Q&A

Rob Brian on Buddy Rich's influence and his lesser-known work. A strong rudimental foundation, finger control and traditional grip, clearing up misconceptions, plus tuning tips and your own sound.

21m

Your teacher

Rob Brian

A 35-year career spanning Grammy-winning albums and worldwide touring. Rob is known for his eclectic, adaptable style and a deep musical sensitivity that's taken him from arena stages to intimate world-music sessions with some of the biggest names in the business.

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