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		<title>Stick Control in Odd Groupings – My version</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 15:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/?p=987</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2011/05/stick-control-in-odd-groupings-my-version/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Odd-Stick-Control-JPEG-231x300.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="Odd Stick Control JPEG" /></a>I always wondered why Stick Control was never expanded to include odd rhythmic groupings so I wrote my own version.
Download the PDF: Odd Stick Control
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		<title>Drum Set Transcription – Cut the Cake by the Average White Band – UPDATE: Corrected Copy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 15:46:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2011/05/drum-set-transcription-cut-the-cake-by-the-average-white-band/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Cut-The-Cake-Drum-Set-Transcription-231x300.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="Cut The Cake - Drum Set Transcription" /></a>Drum set transcription of Steve Ferrone playing on Cut the Cake by the Average White Band. Funky stuff.
Download the PDF: Cut the Cake Corrected
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		<title>Drum Set Transcription – Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N Roses</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 15:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/?p=964</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2011/05/drum-set-transcriptions/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Welcome-to-the-Jungle-Drum-Set-Transcription1-231x300.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="Welcome to the Jungle - Drum Set Transcription" /></a>I found some old drum set transcriptions on a backup disc that I thought you might like. First is Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N Roses.
PDF: Welcome to the Jungle &#8211; Drum Set Transcription
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		<title>Playing a drum set that’s not yours</title>
		<link>http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/10/playing-a-drum-set-thats-not-yours/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:47:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/?p=954</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/10/playing-a-drum-set-thats-not-yours/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Bad-Kit-300x218.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="playing on a different kit" title="Bad Kit" /></a>It&#8217;s usually the non-drummer who thinks that one drum set is the same as the next. Ask a guitarist to play a different guitar or amp and you&#8217;re likely to hear, &#8220;No way! That&#8217;s not my sound, man!&#8221; 
Since there are huge physical (and creative) differences between drummers and an infinite number of playing styles, it&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Less Isn’t Always More – An Argument for Overplaying</title>
		<link>http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/07/less-isnt-always-more-an-argument-for-overplaying/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/?p=942</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/07/less-isnt-always-more-an-argument-for-overplaying/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fiercesheepattackss.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="an argument for overplaying brad frank drums" title="an argument for overplaying brad frank drums" /></a>A very popular piece of musical advice often given to drummers is LESS IS MORE.  After all my years of playing I still contemplate how to apply this advice. Many criticize Joey Jordison&#8217;s over-the-top style with the nu metal band Slipknot. Others criticize Charlie Watts for his simple backbeats with the classic rockers The Rolling Stones. Does playing many notes make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drummer Tip #3: Wingnut Too Tight? A Simple Solution!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:21:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/05/drummer-tip-3-wingnut-too-tight-a-simple-solution/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/wing-nut-thumbnail.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="wing nut thumbnail" /></a>An oldie, but a goodie, this quick little tip can come in handy.

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		<title>Drummer Tip #2: Learn a Song on the Drums Quickly! Drumming Shorthand</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/?p=881</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/05/learn-a-song-on-the-drums-quickly-drumming-shorthand/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Brad-Frank-Drum-Shorthand3-1024x392.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="Brad Frank Drum Shorthand" /></a>Often I get the music for a gig or rehearsal with only a day or two away so many songs need to be learned within a short period of time. Instead of writing them out in a traditional musical chart or playing the songs over and over until memorized,  I&#8217;ve found it easier to use a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drum Set Video Tutorial – Part 6: Single, Double, and Triple Ratamacue</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 17:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/05/drum-set-video-tutorial-part-6-single-double-and-triple-ratamacue/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/thumbnail-part-6.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="thumbnail part 6" /></a>Part 6 in my series which applies traditional snare drum rudiments to the drum set. Here I demonstrate the basic Single, Double, and Triple Ratamacues and how to create variations for the drum set. I show different orchestrations, rhythmic variations, and double bass drum applications. Whether you&#8217;re into Bonham, Gadd, or Tre Cool, you will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drumming Advice for Young Players – Know Your History</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 14:59:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/?p=868</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/05/drum-advice-for-young-players-know-your-history/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FVEXXXVNL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="Jazz : A Film By Ken Burns" title="brad frank drums early jazz" /></a>One of the best pieces of advice I could give any young drummer is to know your history. Regardless of the style of music you&#8217;re into, if you study the sources of inspiration from which your heros have drawn, you can begin to see how the pieces of the music puzzle fit together. This will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drummer Tip #1 – ALWAYS bring your drum rug…ALWAYS</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:18:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/?p=861</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/04/drummer-tip-1-always-bring-your-drum-rug-always/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Brad-Frank-Drum-Lessons-Rug-300x225.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="Brad Frank Drum Lessons Rug" title="Brad Frank Drum Lessons Rug" /></a>Some of my worst gigging experiences were the result of me not bringing a rug to place under my drums. Sometimes I forgot to bring it, but sometimes I was told that either the stage was carpeted or there was already was a drum rug I could use.
Drum kits that are not secured to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Applying the Single Drag Tap to the Drum Set</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/04/new-drum-set-video-tutorial-applying-the-single-drag-tap-to-the-drum-set/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/part-5-thumbnail-brad-frank-drum-lessons.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="brad frank drum lessons" title="part 5 thumbnail brad frank drum lessons" /></a>Next in my drum video tutorial series which apply snare drum rudiments to the kit, Part 5 explores the possibilities of the Single Drag Tap. Drawing inspiration from Steve Gadd&#8217;s interpretation of the Ratamacue in his video Up Close, I developed my own triplet, 16th note, and double bass drum applications of the Single Drag [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding Song Forms – An essential part of drumming</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below is my email response to a bandmate when we were discussing whether or not to use songwriting forms (or formulas). He was advocating a more abstract approach and the email was my response.
I think the most important aspect of drumming is understanding song forms. Song forms are the foundation on which most popular (regardless [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I am performing Tuesday, April 13th with Wilshire at The Whistler</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/04/i-am-performing-tuesday-april-13th-with-wilshire-at-the-whistler/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/wilshire-brad-frank-drums.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="brad frank drums wilshire" title="wilshire brad frank drums" /></a>Quoting our bandleader, Reid Coker:
drop that baby, dump that deadbeat, finish finagling those tax write offs &#38; bring your favorite buddy (or fair-weather facebook friend) to &#8220;AN EXTRAVAGANCE AT THE WHISTLER&#8221; this coming tuesday, april 13!  8:30p!!!
it&#8217;s a fracking bona fide 3 ring circus with live music, films &#38; more music (fly DJs, yo!).
featuring the long [...]]]></description>
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		<title>From the Drum Vault: A Great Timing Exercise</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:16:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/04/from-the-drum-vault-a-great-timing-exercise/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Rhythm-Timing-Exercise-743x1024.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="brad frank drums great timing exercise" title="Rhythm-Timing Exercise" /></a>I found this exercise when digging around for my tax papers! A metronome is required. Start at a slow tempo and play straight through. Once you get comfortable, try it a various tempos, but not continually faster, trying mixing up the tempos. Experiment with setting the metronome as quarter, eighths, half, and whole notes.
The idea is to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Tip for you Garageband users</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:19:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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Currently I am recording all the audio portions of my video tutorials using the amazing, and free for mac owners, Garageband. I own Logic, but I&#8217;m still in the learning phase with that software! Anyway, one of my biggest problems was the fact that I was experiencing a large reduction in audio quality and volume when I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Successful Audition! Victoria Fuller</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/04/successful-audition-victoria-fuller/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Victoria-Full-CD-Cover.png" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="Victoria Full CD Cover - Brad Frank Drums" /></a>I&#8217;m happy to announce that last night&#8217;s audition was a success and I&#8217;ve been invited to join Victoria Fuller&#8217;s band!  The other musicians include Jeff O&#8217;Connor on bass and Owen Cooper on guitar, both great players.
Update: After my successful audition, due to time restraints I was unable to accept the drummer position.
Here&#8217;s info on Victoria from here [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Re-Interpreting the Drag on the Drum Set Parts 1-4</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/?p=649</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/03/re-interpreting-the-drag-on-the-drum-set-parts-1-4/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/video-thumbnail.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="brad frank drum percussion lessons naperville lisle downers grove " title="video thumbnail" /></a>Below are my four videos demonstrating various ways to interpret  the snare drum rudiment The Drag.  I was inspired by Steve Gadd&#8217;s interpretation of the Ratamacue in his video Up Close. You should definitely have that one in your video collection. Steve stretched out the rhythm and replaced a snare note with his bass drum. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Status update to my drumming adventure</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/?p=653</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/03/status-update-to-my-drumming-adventure/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Brad-Frank-Drums-Naperville-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="Brad Frank Drum Lessons Naperville" /></a>Since arriving in the Chicagoland area several months ago I&#8217;ve been learning to wear many new hats. The first hat is that of a gigging drummer. I&#8217;ve auditioned for a handful of groups and have found myself in the drummer seat for a few groups in Chicago area. First is an experimental art-rock group named [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Videos in Production!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:13:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello to those of you who checked out my Youtube drum tutorials. The videos are still works in progress. I&#8217;m posting them on Youtube to see how they look, but I have not finished writing out all the transcriptions. I&#8217;m currently recording Part 4 (double bass drum interpretations of The Drag) . I will get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buy this now! The Pat Petrillo P4 Practice Pad by Ludwig</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/02/buy-this-now-the-pat-petrillo-p4-practice-pad-by-ludwig/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/LudwigP4PracticeDrumPad.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="brad frank drum lessons naperville lisle downers grove pat petrillo p4 practice pad" title="LudwigP4PracticeDrumPad" /></a>I recently bought one of these multi-surface practice pads and I really dig! I highly recommend picking one up. It adds a whole new dimension to your pad practice. It mimics a drum set quite well. Check out the video for details.

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		<title>Bonzo’s Montreux – John Bonham</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:42:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/?p=627</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/02/bonzoz-montreux-john-bonham/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/bonzo-thumbnail.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="bonzo" title="bonzo thumbnail" /></a>I know videos that contain only audio are lame but I had to include this often unheard of Bonham groove.

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		<title>Steve Gadd in Los Angeles Clinic Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/01/steve-gadd-in-los-angeles-clinic-video/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/gadd-thumbnail.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="brad frank drum percussion lessons lisle naperville downers grove steve gadd clinic" title="gadd thumbnail" /></a>Steve Gadd&#8217;s musicality is just incredible! One of my favorite videos.

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		<title>Useful Rudiments on the Drum Set Unit 1- The Drag</title>
		<link>http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/01/useful-rudiments-applying-the-drag-to-the-drumset/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/01/useful-rudiments-applying-the-drag-to-the-drumset/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Useful-Rudiments-Front-Page-791x1024.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="Useful Rudiments Front Page" /></a>Click here to download the PDF

 An instructional video to this lesson this week  is in the works, but I thought I&#8217;d post a sneak peek at the lesson.
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		<title>The Cosmic Relationship – Quote from Jimmy Chamberlin</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Very keen observation/advice that rings very true with me:
&#8220;Everything for me revolves around my instrument. It&#8217;s been with me longer than anything else in my life. My ability to be a good father, husband, friend, composer, teacher, kite flyer, gardener, pet owner is reflected in my relationship with the drums. When I&#8217;m in the groove [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pretty Cool: Drumming for Peace</title>
		<link>http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/01/pretty-cool-drumming-for-peace/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<title>Audio files – Pillar to Post – Rock/Alt-Country</title>
		<link>http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/01/audio-files-pillar-to-post/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:58:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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Sound files from my band Pillar to Post: 
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								Beaches
								
								
									
									
									
									
										
											
										
									
									
									
								
								
							 
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								5th of July
								
								
									
									
									
									
										
											
										
									
									
									
								
								
							 
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								April
								
								
									
									
									
									
										
											
										
									
									
									
								
								
							
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		<title>Audio Files – Calico – Alternative Rock</title>
		<link>http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/01/audio-files-calico/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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Sound files from my former band Calico: 
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								Go Slowly
								
								
									
									
									
									
										
											
										
									
									
									
								
								
							 
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								Squirt Gun
								
								
									
									
									
									
										
											
										
									
									
									
								
								
							

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		<title>Audio Files – The Undercats – Jazz Fusion</title>
		<link>http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/01/audio-files-the-undercats/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:18:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/01/audio-files-the-undercats/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/The-Undercats1-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="The Undercats" /></a>Sound files from my former band The Undercats: 
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								The Undercats Track 3
								
								
									
									
									
									
										
											
										
									
									
									
								
								
							; 
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								The Undercats Track 2
								
								
									
									
									
									
										
											
										
									
									
									
								
								
							

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		<title>My Drumming Influences</title>
		<link>http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2010/01/my-drumming-influences/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:21:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A question I&#8217;m am frequently asked is who is your favorite drummer? So recently I decided to sit down and list all the drummers who have influenced my playing. For the the most part they are listed in order of influence, but since it&#8217;s such a long list it&#8217;s hard to be completely accurate!
I&#8217;m sure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Audio Files – Willamena – Rock/Americana</title>
		<link>http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2009/12/audio-files-willamena/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2009/12/audio-files-willamena/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ghost-frontback1-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="ghost-frontback" /></a>Sound files from my former band Willamena: 
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								Shelter Ver. 1
								
								
									
									
									
									
										
											
										
									
									
									
								
								
							; 
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								Nowhere Before
								
								
									
									
									
									
										
											
										
									
									
									
								
								
							; 
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								Drifting Bird
								
								
									
									
									
									
										
											
										
									
									
									
								
								
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								Shelter Ver. 2
								
								
									
									
									
									
										
											
										
									
									
									
								
								
							 

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		<title>Audio Files – One Step Beyond – Jazz/Rock/Fusion</title>
		<link>http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2009/12/audio-files-one-step-beyond/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2009/12/audio-files-one-step-beyond/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2009/12/audio-files-one-step-beyond/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/One-Step-Beyond-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="One Step Beyond" /></a>Sound files from my former band One Step Beyond: 
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								Brothaman Handshake
								
								
									
									
									
									
										
											
										
									
									
									
								
								
							

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		<title>Audio Files – Catharsis – Progressive Alt-Rock</title>
		<link>http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2009/12/audio-files-catharsis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:52:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2009/12/audio-files-catharsis/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/catharsis-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="Catharsis" /></a>Sound files from my former band Catharsis: Words at the Cafe Technicolor; Free Was I

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		<title>Drum Lesson Coupon</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<title>Please pardon the mess…</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<title>Notes from PASIC – Saturday Nov. 14</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/2009/11/notes-from-pasic-saturday-nov-14/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="145" src="http://www.bradfrankdrums.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Photo0276-1024x768.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="Ed Shaughnessy" title="Photo0276" /></a>Just goes to show you that there are many types of gigs out there.]]></description>
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		<title>PASIC – Notes from Friday</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:27:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I got to meet a couple people just hanging around today. First I met Jim Payne who produced the Medeski, Martin, and Wood records and also produced and played with Maceo Parker. I didn&#8217;t recognize him while we were chatting until someone asked him for his autograph! Didn&#8217;t discuss much with him, just said hello. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Notes from PASIC November 12, 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wanted to jot a couple of notes from each clinic I attended yesterday while they&#8217;re fresh in my mind:
Maria Martinez (Rita Coolidge, Klymaxx, El Chicano, Emmanuel,Trini Lopez,  Barry White, Nel Carter, Johnny Paycheck, et al): Play drum the same way you speak. This can mean using &#8220;big&#8221; words, or technical licks, versus expressing yourself simply, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Off to PASIC!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m packing my stuff and heading to Indianapolis in a few short hours. I am very excited to check out the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. The last time I went was back in 2000. When I was there I got to meet Billy Cobham, Omar Hakim, Jim Keltner, Zoro, Ndugu Nhancler, Dave Weckl (and his drum tech), [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Peaking Behind the Curtain</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<title>The Eagle Has Landed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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Well, I&#8217;ve finally arrived in Chicago, the suburb of Lisle to be exact, and am ready to get things rolling.
The acoustic drums are set up in the &#8220;Isolation Booth&#8221; (aka the storage room in my basement). Our home is just a little too close to the neighbors so for volume&#8217;s sake, I&#8217;ve tried to isolate [...]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:28:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[tonight is such enligtenment moment for me]]></description>
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		<title>The Mullet Years</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:50:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<title>Yes, this actually a drummer’s website!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Frank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello internet,
Just at the tip of the iceberg here, trying to figure things out. I&#8217;ve got a full blown website in the works, but for now I thought I&#8217;d at least let you all know what&#8217;s going on.
I plan to post video tutorials, pictures, music links, and just about anything else I can think of [...]]]></description>
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