Free Drum Lessons
Make It Splash
Learn a cool technique called "Splashing The Hi Hat." Add a new layer of sound to your grooves.
A Sheetfull of Swing Fills
Enjoy a handful of 7 drum fills that can be used along with any swing situation.
A Bit of Linear Funk - Problem Live
This slick funk-rock groove is used by Keith McJimson in the live version of Problem by Ariana Grande.
Snare Based Grooves
These grooves use the snare drum to carry the beat. Accents, rimshots, and diddle strokes add dynamics and articulation to bring the grooves to life.
Six Go-Gos - Drum Beats
These Go-Go beats are arranged from starter level to more advanced arrangements. Beats 5 and 6 incorporate eighth notes with the hi-hat foot.
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 demonstration, each example is played 4 times before moving on.
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 two. These 8 groove examples incorporate 4 unique open hat patterns that instead create a rhythmic layer on top of the grooves.
Drum Rudiments Crossword Puzzle
Reinforce your students' knowledge of drum rudiments with this fun crossword puzzle for drummers.
