LJS 35: How Mastering Tempo and Rhythm Can Transform Your Jazz Playing
Learn Jazz Standards Podcast - A podcast by Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur
Welcome to episode 35 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how mastering tempo and rhythm can transform your jazz playing. Often times, non-percussion instrumentalists don't pay enough attention to these things, and it shows. Today's special guest, professional drummer Diego Maldonado, walks us through how to do this. Listen in!
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In this episode
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Work with a metronome- master the technique of being in sync with perfect time.
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Develop your own inner clock- creative ways to use the metronome and ultimately get away from it.
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Master subdivisions- learn how to use different subdivisions over the time.
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Diego's top tips from drummers.
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