Level 3 Drum Beats – OnlineDrummer.com

Short fills are perfect for light transitions or breaking up repeated bars of drum beats. If overused, they can... read more

These six rock grooves use a two-bar repeating pattern. The beginning grooves are simpler and become more complex throughout. read more

Starting with a straightforward rock groove, each beat builds from the previous. The first grooves are easier and grow... read more

We often find ourselves in a straight-8th-note rut when it comes to playing the hi-hat. Step out of the... read more

Enjoy a collection of six drum beats using varying ghost stroke techniques to fill out the sound. After learning... read more

The Walking foot pattern is a lot of fun to play and makes for a great drum solo concept.... read more

Explore the half-time shuffle with these seven drum beat and fill examples. The first beats and fills are simpler... read more

Starting with a simple rhythm on the snare drum, this exercise gradually builds throughout each measure. In the audio... read more

These drum fills are played over a hi-hat and bass drum refrain, keeping the time and holding the fills... read more

These grooves use the snare drum to carry the beat. Accents, rimshots, and diddle strokes add dynamics and articulation... read more

Enjoy this selection of 6 hard rocking drum fills and beats. Listen to the audio example, print the notation,... read more

Today's Tuesday beat takes a foundational groove and gradually add layers to fill out the groove. read more

Fill your weekend with this collection of syncopated rock drum fills. The exercises above include sample drum beats that... read more

This slick funk-rock groove is used by Keith McJimson in the live version of Problem by Ariana Grande. read more

This linear groove starts off with a simple, but great-sounding, pattern. Each bar adds to the previous bar to... read more