Cool 16th Note Triplet Fill 6-3-6-3-6
In this week's lesson we have got a cool sounding 16th note triplet fill in which we subdivide our 24 notes into groups of 6s and 3s, while combining a few different stick patterns. Enjoy
View ArticleAll About That Double Bass
This lesson outlines the most common double bass patterns that you will encounter. Practicing these patterns will help you tackle many of the double bass grooves/fills you will encounter down the road.
View ArticleSingle Bass Pedal Exercises
I receive a lot of questions asking for ways to help unlock the hi-hat hand from the bass drum foot. The answer is – repetition. The more you play these types of patterns, the easier it will be to keep...
View ArticleCool Sextuplet Paradiddle Groove
In this week's lesson we have got a funky little groove that combines two sextuplet paradiddle sticking patterns.
View ArticleDon The Hat – Subtle Hi-Hat Dynamics
This lesson explores adding rhythmic layers to your grooves using subtle hi-hat dynamics. It's surprising how much a little dynamic control can improve the sound of your overall playing.
View ArticleTasty 7-3-6 Drum Lick
In this week's lesson we have got a tasty drum lick that combines a number of familiar sticking patterns to create a number of great sounding fills. We can subdivide the 16th notes into a 7-3-6...
View ArticleIntermediate Groove & Drum Fill
In this week's lesson we have got a sweet sounding groove with a displaced backbeat to give the beat a bit of a funky feel to it. We also have a tasty drum lick that consists of a few tricky sticking...
View ArticleBeginner Drum Fill Concepts
This drum lesson explores beginner drum fill concepts and gives a few examples of notated drum fills along with ideas for successful practice.
View ArticleTwo Most Common Patterns In Drumming
This lesson takes a step back to examine the grooves we play, breaking down and discussing two of the most used patterns in drumming. Being able to recognize and play these patterns will help you to...
View ArticleExpressive Ride Cymbal Techniques
This week, we're running through some sample techniques from Andy Ziker's latest ebook, Funk Up Your Ride.
View ArticleFun, Fast Hand Speed Exercise
In this week's drum lesson we have got a fun and fast hand speed workout using a couple of 16th note triplet patterns around the kit. This is a great exercise for improving hand speed and can also be...
View ArticleIntroduction to Voicing in Drum Notation
The term ’voicing’ refers to the way that notes are grouped in music notation. An effective voicing beams notes together into logical, easy to read rhythms. In this article, we will explore several...
View ArticleDisplacing The Backbeats – Linkin Park Style
In this lesson, we take a look at the technique called Displacing The Backbeat by examining how it's used in the song Numb by Linkin Park.
View ArticleCool Drum Solo Idea – 16th Note Triplet Exercise
For this week's lesson, we have got a cool sounding 4 measure sequence of different 16th note triplet sticking patterns played around the kit. The idea is to practice linking these patterns together to...
View ArticleWhat Is 7/8?
Learn how to play in 7/8 time and some great techniques to keep your drumming brain sharp.
View ArticleWhat Is 3/8?
This lesson explores how to count and play in the 3/8 time signature as well as some slick applications for incorporating 3/8 within common time and 6/8 grooves.
View ArticleWhat Is 5/8?
This lesson explores counting and playing 5/8 time as well as some ideas for incorporating 5/8 within common time and 6/8 grooves.
View ArticleFUN PRACTICE PAD WORKOUT – 5 STROKE ROLLS
For this week's lesson we have got a fun exercise for the practice pad. The focus of the lesson is on trying to improve your weaker hand by alternating the lead with a couple of 5 stroke roll sticking...
View Article5/4 Drum Beats, Cool Ideas To Get You Started – Drum Lesson #255
Taking a look at playing in the 5/4 odd time signature, Alex Ribchester teaches how to incorporate some of the feel of 4/4 time by simply adding one extra beat of groove to the end of the bar.
View ArticleEPIC DRUM BEAT ON THE SNARE
Learn a funky little two-measure groove played between the kick and snare using single strokes, double strokes and accents. The lesson starts with the basic hand pattern before adding the kicks. We'll...
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