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Drum Fills from Down Under
Learn some of the classic tom fills from the song Down Under by Men at Work. -
Simple Power Fills - Charlie Watts Style
Charlie Watts uses simple yet powerful fills in Gimme Shelter. In this lesson, learn his technique and ways to easily make it your own. -
Hard Times - Tom Groove
This lesson explores the main tom groove used in the song Hard Times by Paramore and introduces an off-beat hi-hat foot technique. -
Thunder & Hi-Hat Technique
Learn to play the chorus groove from Thunder by Imagine Dragons and a simple hi-hat technique to bring a new feel to your grooves. -
Intro to All Along The Watchtower
This lesson explores the pickup and drum fills in the intro of All Along The Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix as well as some fun variations for around the kit. -
Hi-Hat Fills? Why Not!?
This lesson strays from the common application of drum fills where toms and snare strokes are at the heart of the fill. By placing an emphasis on the hi-hat, a... -
Superstition Groove
The intro to Superstition by Stevie Wonder is one of the drum grooves that is instantly recognizable. Studying this intro beat will give you ideas about how to incorporate the... -
Roll It Out - Snare Drum Solo
As the title implies, this snare solo is all about the rolls. Keep in mind that the tempo marking is only a suggested tempo to shoot for. Playing this solo... -
Put this Warm-up in Your Grooves
One of my favorite go-to warm-ups, this pattern can also double as a slick technique to use within your drum beats. -
Hi-Hat Ostinato Over 7/8 - Building Grooves
These grooves explore a steady, quarter-note hi-hat foot played over a 7/8 groove. Drum fills included. -
Bring the Herta to Your Drum Fills
The herta patterns is a fun-to-play, versatile pattern that can be applied to create head-turning drum fills and beats. -
Improvisation Workshop: Drum Fills
Do you have trouble making up drum fills on the fly? If so, you're not alone. A lot of drummers express difficulties and even anxiety when asked to do so....
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