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And now Libor Hadrava can play “Dog Boots”…

08.28.12 by Patrick Leave a Comment

Yeah, I think Libor can play just about anything he sets his mind to. Last week, he told me, “I’m going to play ‘Dog Boots’.” The video below shows him nailing it. In case you’re unaware, “Dog Boots” is one of Virgil Donati’s signature tunes with Planet X in which he plays inverted double strokes with his feet.

For those dying to know, Libor’s playing the Pearl Demon Drive with very light spring tension. I sat down at his kit the other day and couldn’t believe how light the tension was. How he’s doing continuous doubles like that is beyond me!

I’m actually hard at work helping Libor write his first instructional book. It’s really amazing and unique stuff. More details and the release date will be posted here when available.

Filed Under: Check This Out! Tagged With: double bass, Libor Hadrava, prog, video, Virgil Donati

Libor’s Independence Exercises

07.18.11 by Patrick 2 Comments

Here are some neat independence ideas from Libor Hadrava of Axiom Music School.

  1. Table of Time: Changing subdivisions with the hands over a 3/16 pattern with the feet.
  2. Table of Time – Paradiddles: Same as above but overlaying the paradiddle pattern with the hands
  3. Independence Plus Counting: Feet play RLRR LRLL, hands play RRR LLL, count aloud a third grouping!

Filed Under: Lessons & Transcriptions Tagged With: independence, Libor Hadrava, ostinato, polyrhythms, video

Musing on “Muzak”

07.12.11 by Patrick Leave a Comment

Check out my buddy Libor Hadrava of Axiom Music School playing around with some “Sound of Muzak” ideas.

Click here to see Gavin Harrison’s live version that inspired it.

Filed Under: Check This Out! Tagged With: Gavin Harrison, Libor Hadrava, polyrhythms, prog, video

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