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Author: Jeff Queen

Jeff Queen

Jeff Queen has been involved in drum corps since 1989 as a member, technician, caption head, and now judge. Jeff is an original cast member of the award-winning Broadway Show “BLAST!” and is currently the percussion coordinator for Carmel (Indiana) High School, the five-time Bands of America champion. He is also the author of “The Next Level: Rudimental Drum Techniques” and the “Playing with Sticks” instructional DVD.

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    July-August 2019

    Polyrhythm 5:2

    In the third and final installment on polyrhythms, we will discuss the 5 over 2 polyrhythm. Polyrhythm is defined by ...
    Jeff Queen
    August 1, 2019
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    May-June 2019

    Polyrhythm 4:3 or 3:4

    In the March/April 2019 issue, I discussed the polyrhythm 3 over 2, or 2 over 3. Now let’s take a ...
    Jeff Queen
    June 7, 2019
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    March-April 2019

    Polyrhythm 3:2 or 2:3

    Polyrhythm is defined by “The New Harvard Dictionary of Music” as “the simultaneous use of two or more conflicting rhythms that ...
    Jeff Queen
    April 1, 2019
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    January-February 2019

    Five Minutes to Mastery

    In order to master a given skill, you will need to be able to play it with excellent quality at ...
    Jeff Queen
    February 6, 2019
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    November-December 2018

    Play Drums? Learn Scales.

    Having taught all areas of percussion for more than 25 years, I have encountered many students who are very excited ...
    Jeff Queen
    December 4, 2018
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    September-October 2018

    Practicing Anytime and Anywhere Without Instruments

    Ever want to practice when you don’t have access to an instrument? Here are some ways to make the most ...
    Jeff Queen
    October 3, 2018
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    July-August 2018

    Learning to Play Better Under Pressure

    “I could play this at home!” “I had it last night!” Ever said something like that in a lesson or ...
    Jeff Queen
    August 12, 2018
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    May-June 2018

    Learning New Music? Slice It Up

    Have you ever been given a new piece of music and struggled to learn it in a timely manner? One ...
    Jeff Queen
    June 10, 2018

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