Ride Cymbal Vocabulary
Twelve ride patterns that keep the band comfortable, from quarter notes to the broken-time feel. With practice tempos.
Free PDF →“Music is like a good friend… treat it well and you’ll have a loved one for life.”Sean Dobbins
The drums should always complement the band!
LatestJacobs auditions for Fall 2027Sep 30, 2026
In their words
Bandmates and teachers on Sean.
“I first met Sean Dobbins when we worked together at Indiana University. From the first time we played together I felt at home with his great groove and swing. I later saw what a great communicator he was with his students. Sean Dobbins has it all covered and he is a pleasure to play and work with!”
Dave StrykerGuitarist; former member of the Stanley Turrentine group
Performed, toured and recorded with
- Benny Golson
- Dr. Lonnie Smith
- Barry Harris
- Mose Allison
- Frank Morgan
- Joey DeFrancesco
- George Cables
- Jon Hendricks
- Cyrus Chestnut
- James "Blood" Ulmer
- Marcus Belgrave
- Larry Willis
- Rodney Whitaker
- David "Fathead" Newman
- David Baker
- Louis Smith
- Johnny O'Neal
- Claude Black
- Donald Walden
- Marion Hayden
- Randy Johnston
- Paul Keller
- Tad Weed
- Kurt Krahnke
- Johnnie Bassett
From The Barbershop
Sean's studio at IU, and a library of free PDFs for drummers everywhere.
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Jazz drumset at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Audition info, what the studio is like, and a form if you want Sean to know you're coming.
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