THE ART OF SOLOING

When it comes to music, there are many and different analysis and school of thoughts. Scales are believed by many professionals as well as many masters of the craft as the best approach to soloing. I believe and accept the approach as it had worked for even myself to a certain […]

Introduction to the SIX-STROKE ROLL

The usefulness of the popular rudiment known as “SIX-STROKE ROLL” cannot but be over-emphasized in the rudiment family. The six-stroke roll is a combination of the R and L basically. We will be infusing more at the next lesson showing how to incorporate the Kick(K). Meanwhile, for a start we are […]

Can you be that professional saxophonist?

Becoming a professional Saxophonist is obviously not a day job but it can be achieved by fulfilling certain requirements. Listed below are 12 things to keep in mind in becoming a professional saxophonist (an excerpt from bobreynoldsmusic.com)… They are really helpful and insightful. Being a great player should go without saying, but […]

CHROMATIC CONCEPT

About 4yrs ago I was practicing scales and modes, cramming a whole lots and getting myself confused. While searching and sourcing for the best way I can go about playing scales without burdening myself with having to cram or put on my head a hundred scales, their notes and patterns, something […]

PIANO CHORDS (1): FOUNDATION OF CHORDS

As simple as this may sound, I get disappointed when I meet pianist who has spent years playing the piano and yet they lack the basic fundamentals of chords. In this post we’re going to explore the foundation of piano chords “Notes create scales, scales create chords, chords create progressions, and […]

GETTING AND DETERMINING YOUR TONE AS A DRUMMER (1)

  (N.B: Every definition or terms used in this material is an intellectual property of Otitoju Olumide. Meanwhile any other external intellectual property or knowledge if used will be referenced).  There have been questions raised at different levels concerning certain things about the drum and her drummers which “Getting and determining […]