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Discover the breakdown that shook the metal world: an in-depth look at Sleep Token’s syncopated drum pattern in ‘The Summoning’. Includes a full breakdown system, ruleset, and a 681-bar variation to inspire drummers.
Learn Mike Portnoy’s signature sixteenth-note drum fill system: step-by-step patterns, alternating hand/foot counts, and all combinations from 4/16 to 16/16 for drummers at any level.
Learn how to automate subtasks inheritance in Notion using built-in automations. Fix missing project links, auto-fill assignees, and streamline your task management setup.
Transcription and analysis of the legendary groove “The Druffle” by Drew (The Drum Department), with automated generation of variations in Python/MusicXML and export to Guitar Pro and PDF.
Learn how to set up optional relationships in Notion using automations—no rollups required. This guide shows you how to connect Notes, Projects, and Clients flexibly, making your Notion workspace more organized and efficient for project and client management.
In this post, I introduce my first system to master the elusive three-hit right-foot pattern. Drawing inspiration from a unique drumming approach, I break down a set of rhythmic constraints—combining steady beats, alternating flows, and even a ternary twist—to help you unlock fresh creative avenues on the kit.
In this post, I explore how treating drumming like solving an equation—with systems of constraints—can fuel creative improvisation. Reflecting on my past and the unexpected intersections between linear algebra and rhythmic innovation, I share my journey toward mastering on-the-spot groove and spontaneity.