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Joe franco presents an organized discussion of this powerful and consistent sound in a method he calls the single stroke system. You can also find us on facebook for more bass drum lessons teaching bass drum speed, control, technique, power, and. By the way, if youre a female drummer who appreciates this book as much as i do, are between the ages of 2128 and less than 58 tall, you may want to write to jeff c. By the way, if youre a female drummer who appreciates this book as much as i do, are between the ages of 2128 and less than 58 tall, you may want to write to jeff co hal leonard. Private double bass lessons music teachers directory in new jersey usa the above search is a free service maintained by for the benefit of private music teachers, as well as music students and their parents. In the 2000s, i wrote two music books that did very well. In this hal leonard video series, double bass drum specialist jeff bowders shows you tips and techniques for getting the most out of your. You can work out paradiddles on the double kick too. Teach yourself to play bass guitar at your own pace.
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