Alex Ribchester
Alex Ribchester is a professional drummer and teacher based in Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK.
Intermediate Linear Groove
Learn a sweet linear groove ideal for intermediate level players. The pattern is a single measure of solid 16th notes between the kick, snare, and hi-hat, but experimentation with other orchestrations can get you a lot of mileage out of this single idea.
Quick, Advanced Drum Fill
This lesson explores a slick single-measure drum lick consisting of sextuplets and sixteenth-note triplets orchestrated around the kit. Every beat uses a different sticking pattern between the hands and kick drum, with dynamics being the key to making this chop sound great.
Fun Jazz Independence Exercises
Learn four patterns from Ted Reed's Progressive Steps to Syncopation.
Cool Intermediate Drum Beats on the Toms
Learn a cracking four-measure drum beat on the toms. The groove is aimed at intermediate level drummers who are looking to spice up their tom grooves with this musical orchestration that sits on a basic four on the floor pulse.
Cool, Fun Drum Fill or Solo Idea
This lesson borrows the sticking pattern from the previous lesson, combining a number of paradiddle variations to create a drum n bass style groove. In this lesson, we use the sticking pattern to create a more conventional drum fill between the kick, ride and snare. You could also loop this pattern and combine it with other ideas in a drum solo context.
Advanced Drum n Bass Style Groove
Learn a killer two-measure groove in the style of Drum N Bass that utilizes a number of paradiddle sticking patterns. Learning this drum beat will help improve dynamics and double strokes, especially when played at 160bpm and up.
A Short But Sweet 32nd Note Drum Fill
Learn a short 32nd note drum fill over beats 1 & 2 and ending on beat 3 with a big fat snare hit. Beat 4 is rested. The idea is to create tension via a fast drum fill followed by a dramatic pause before returning to our groove.
Awesome Independence Exercise – Grooves
This lesson explores one of my favorite exercises/warm-ups. This groove is a great way to work on your ghost strokes and double kicks. With all four limbs playing different patterns, it's an awesome independence workout, as well.
Five Essential Intermediate Drum Fills
This lesson explores five cracking drum fills, all of which have featured in some of the world's greatest rock tracks. Each of these sticking patterns include the kick drum, which is the main focus for these intermediate level drum licks.
Rock & Pop Drum Fill – Intermediate Level
Learn a two-measure drum fill for intermediate level drummers. The fill is meant to be played at high tempos in a rock or pop context. The pattern is predominantly between the kick, snare, and hi-hat with choked hi-hats occurring throughout.
This Groove’s Got Groove
Learn a "cracking" little groove using a five-note sticking pattern (RLRRL) along with a six-note (RLRRLL) played between the snare and floor tom.
Fun 4 Bar Paradiddle – Herta Practice Pad Exercise
This week we are back on the practice pad with this fun four measure sequence that combines paradiddles and hertas.
5 Great Beginner Drum Fills
This lesson explores 5 great drum fills simple enough for a newer player but slick enough for everyone to enjoy.
Another Epic Tom Groove
This tom groove consists of single-stroke sixteenth notes with accents between the floor, high tom, and hi-hats. The kick maintains a four-on-the-floor pulse creating a nice interplay with the accents.
Tasty Intermediate Drum Fill
Learn a two-measure linear drum fill perfect for intermediate level drummers.
