Ralph Rolle Drum Masterclass - Part 1: Disco Grooves from bangla movies nadia song shell Watch Video

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✓ Published: 10-May-2024

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Ralph Rolle occupies one of the grooviest drum chairs on the planet. As well as his current job, holding down the foundation for disco/funk legends Nile Rogers & Chic, Ralph has also played for an impressive list of funk, soul, hip-hop artists and beyond, with a CV boasting Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo, Notorious B.I.G., Roger Daltrey, Bono and many, many more.<br/><br/>Armed with our cameras, we met Ralph at Yamaha’s UK HQ where he took the time to share some of his favourite funk and disco concepts, as well as important advice on how to approach your drumming goals.<br/><br/>Ralph Rolle's kit<br/><br/>Thanks to Yamaha, Zildjian and Remo for supplying the gear used in this masterclass. <br/><br/>Drums<br/>Yamaha Tour Custom (maple shells)<br/>Toms: 10” x 7” 12” x 8”, 16” x 15”<br/>Bass drum: 22 x 16”<br/>Snare Drum: Yamaha Tour Custom 14 x 6.5”<br/><br/>Cymbals<br/>Zildjian: 13” K hi-hats, 10” A Custom Splash, 16” A Custom Fast Crash, 16” A Custom Medium Crash, 17” K Custom Hybrid Crash, 17” K China, 20” A Custom Ride<br/><br/>Heads<br/>Remo Ambassador Coated, Powerstroke P3 Clear bass drum batter<br/><br/>Electronics<br/>Roland SPD-SX