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Foundations

Posture & Setup

Sitting angle, tapa tension and where the sound lives.

Beginner10 min80 BPM

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Key concepts

  • Forward tilt
  • Tapa corners vs centre
  • Snare/string buzz

Practice exercises

  1. 1Map the surface in 8 zones
  2. 2Find the cleanest bass spot

Today's challengeRecord yourself doing: Map the surface in 8 zones Listen back once for seating & posture.

Practice tempo

80 BPM

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