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Paiste Artist and Associate Professor at the Berklee College of Music Henrique De Almeida recently shot several more short instructional video demonstrations which showcase his fluid style, musical approach to and mastery of the instrument. Also featured are Paiste Signature series cymbals made from our proprietary Signature Bronze. Enjoy and happy shedding!

HI HAT WORKOUT ONE



RIDE WORKOUT ONE



GROOVE EXERCISE ONE – APPLICATION OF THE 7 BASIC 8TH NOTE TECHNIQUES



COMBINE EXERCISE #1 (SEVEN HI HAT PATTERNS) AND #2 (SEVEN RIDE PATTERNS)



GARY CHAFFEE TIMETABLE – VERSION #1



GARY CHAFFEE TIMETABLE – VERSION #2



GARY CHAFFEE TIMETABLE – VERSION #3



GARY CHAFFEE TIMETABLE – VERSION #4



GARY CHAFFEE TIMETABLE – VERSION #5



JAZZ/FUSION SOLO IN 3/4



DRUMSET EXPLORATION IN 5/4



IMPROVISATION IN 7/8



HENRIQUE DE ALMEIDA - BIOGRAPHY

Henrique De Almeida - Associate Professor at The Berklee College of Music - holds a Masters Degree in Music Performance from The University of Southern Mississippi. He is also a graduate of The Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. He graduated in Jazz Composition. He is the leader of his own group, The Brazilian Jazz Project. He is also a clinician, for Yamaha Drums, LP Percussion, Vic Firth Sticks, Paiste Cymbals, HQ Pads, Evans drumheads and Earthworks Microphones.

A published author, and producer, he has educational materials available on Carl Fischer Publishing. He works with some of the biggest names in the TV industry, such as HBO and commercial world to include writing original music for TV campaign with companies such as Victoria Secret and Australian David Jones Department stores.

Henrique performed with the Grammy Nominated Jazz Big Band The Falconaires, (USAFA Band) and is recording and touring nationally and internationally. Henrique has performed several times at the prestigious Carnegie Hall. He writes articles for Modern Drummer Magazine, has performed at the PASIC convention and numerous Jazz festivals around the world. Henrique has performed for The President of the United States, Vice President, and Secretary of Defense.

He has toured, recorded and/or worked with: Larry Coryell, Gloria Estefan, Nat Adderley, Bill Cosby, Antonio Hart, Christopher Holiday, Donny McCaslin, Chris Speed, Igor Butman, Dave Valentin, Scotty Barnhart, Tiger Okoshy, Jeff Berlin, Stanton Moore, Billy Cobham, Nelson Rangel, Jeff Narell, Ira Sullivan, Victor Mendonza, Danilo Perez, Phil Wilson, Baron Brown, Matt Garrison, Bill Summers, Hilton Ruiz, Betty Carter, Willie Williams, Nando Lauria, Alceu Valenca, Gilberto Gill, Raul De Souza, Luiz Gonzaga, Hermeto Paschoal, Brian Lynch, Ronnie Matthews, David Williams, Luciana Souza, Katy Webster, and Oscar Cartaya among others.

View Henrique De Almeida’s Paiste Artist profile

Henrique De Almeida’s Official Website

Berklee College of Music - Official Website