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Drum Fill System: Trillion Fill Formula by Lionel Duperron
Drum Fill System: Trillion Fill Formula by Lionel Duperron
There are so many different ways you can use this formula, and I encourage you to use it as
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What I recommend if you are having a hard time being motivated or being creative is to get in
with a band where you are being challenged. This will give you more of a need for this material.
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your musicianship, which will make you a more valuable player. Also, try adding rudiments into
the patterns for an extra challenge and creativity. Remember, “the mother of all invention is
necessity”.
On DVD 3, I’ve explained this formula in great detail. Then, I’ve taken examples #3 and
#4 from the Encyclopedia Of Drum Fills and expanded on them using the formula. Once
you have a solid understanding on how this works, I encourage you to dive into the
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can apply this formula to. The possibilities are endless!
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Trillion Fill Formula By Lionel Duperron
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3 3 3 3
x x x x x x x
3 3 3 3
1)
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2)
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3)
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4)
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x x x x x x x x x z z 3
5)
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Trillion Fill Formula By Lionel Duperron
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6)
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Trillion Fill Formula By Lionel Duperron
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