Six Punchy Short Fills
Short fills are perfect for light transitions or breaking up repeated bars of drum beats. If overused, they can... read more
Unique Crash Placements in “Down-the-Tom” Fills
Accenting the down-the-tom fills with crashes brings a new flavor to the classic fill technique. These four drum fill... read more
Stickin’ with the Bass – Drum Beats
Enjoy 8 grooves that feature an additional hi-hat stroke each time the bass drum is played on an “e”... read more
Four-on-the-Floor Drum Beats
The four-on-the-floor phrase is a catchy way to describe drum beats that feature the bass drum on beats 1,... read more
Six Two-Bar Rock Grooves
These six rock grooves use a two-bar repeating pattern. The beginning grooves are simpler and become more complex throughout. read more
Rock Ride & Tom Build – 6 Beats
Starting with a straightforward rock groove, each beat builds from the previous. The first grooves are easier and grow... read more
Non-Standard Open Hats
The open hi-hat technique is often used to create an off-beat feel or to accentuate a particular stroke or... read more
Thunder & Hi-Hat Technique
Learn to play the chorus groove from Thunder by Imagine Dragons and a simple hi-hat technique to bring a... read more
Rockin’ the Ands
We often find ourselves in a straight-8th-note rut when it comes to playing the hi-hat. Step out of the... read more
Six Ghostly Beats
Enjoy a collection of six drum beats using varying ghost stroke techniques to fill out the sound. After learning... read more
Six Linear “Skeleton” Drum Fills
The term “Skeleton,” in drumming, refers to drum parts that use only the snare, bass, and cymbals. In other... read more
Twelve “Walking” Beats & Fills
The Walking foot pattern is a lot of fun to play and makes for a great drum solo concept.... read more
Seven Half-Time Shuffle Beats & Fills
Explore the half-time shuffle with these seven drum beat and fill examples. The first beats and fills are simpler... read more
Rhythm Builder: How Far Can You Go?
Starting with a simple rhythm on the snare drum, this exercise gradually builds throughout each measure. In the audio... read more
Six Choice Shuffle Drum Beats & Fills
Six shuffle beats and fills to satisfy any of your shuffle urges. The examples are arranged from simplest to... read more
