Can these guys play? You bet ! …big time young Chicago players.
This was recorded and is out in a video format on youtube now:
Pete Magadini “Straight No Chaser” T. Monk …with “fusion” groove
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plhgukuL09U
Julius Tucker piano
Christian Dillingham bass
Pete Magadini drums
Here’s a free download of my “Official 26 Polyrhythm Rudiments”!
Download: The 26 Polyrhythm Rudiments
Recorded version:
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/petermagadini1
Note: The recorded version of The 26 Polyrhythm Rudiments may be purchased and downloaded at CD baby for $5.00. First, all rudiments are played, as they are normally played, in their original form and then played as the Polyrhythm Rudiment. Why only practice rudiments in one dimension when you can practice them in two? It’s challenging but well worth it. (…for drummers who want to play everything they play even better )
“The value of learning and applying polyrhythms to your drumming future”
To the 1st 50 participants with a ticket went a free the book “Polyrhythms The Musicians Guide”
(and it was also the theme of the clinic)
This clinic was presented on March 3rd and soon will be available in it’s entirety on google YouTube
I am currently offering three program areas of study over Zoom: Read More
Polyrhythm, with George Duke, Dave Young, Don Menza and Pete Magadini has been reissued and distributed by City Hall Records. Purchase Here.
Working with Steve Smith
Just released by: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation: – The (updated) version of my two books “Learn to Play The Drumset” Vol. l and “Learn to Play the Drumset” Vol. ll – * Check out the back cover for all that is included in the “new” version “All -In-One-Learn To Play The Drumset” plus since then I have added new concepts to my program which are included in this book..
There are now video links, to on-line content, of exercises and patterns found through-out the entire book.
Note: Before going to: Amazon.com and /or other on – line retailers please check with your local sheet music store / drum shop or all encompassing music store in your area – ask THEM to order it, if they don’t have it already or search on line for: “All In One Learn To Play The Drumset”
An up-tempo drum solo build on the changes and form to the Jazz (standard) classic “Cherokee”
Andre White: piano
Alec Walkington: bass
NEW: I am now OFFERING (WORLDWIDE) PRIVATE SKYPE Drum LESSONS / Contact me thru this website link “contact” and tell me about what level you think you are now playing: I will also be teaching a Polyrhythm course (for all musicians)
from the book: “Learn to Play The Drumset”
The drumset course from my book: “All -In – One – “Learn to Play the Drumset” – will include a limited enrollment course for beginners. This course offers a diploma signed by myself on completion of the book.
…and for the really advanced I will be teaching from my book “Polyrhythms For The Drumset”
I have a list of students waiting now. to get on the list contact me from the “Contact” link on this website.
PRIVATE STUDY IN CHICAGO AREA:
Now accepting a limited number of (serious) students for private study at the Chicago Studio.
All lessons are bi-weekly. Please include a short resume about your drumming self with your inquiry.
pmagagdini@gmail.com / or contact me from the “contact” link of this website.