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

Enjoy 8 grooves that feature an additional hi-hat stroke each time the bass drum is played on an "e"... read more

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

The term "Skeleton," in drumming, refers to drum parts that use only the snare, bass, and cymbals. In other... read more

These Go-Go beats are arranged from starter level to more advanced arrangements. Beats 5 and 6 incorporate eighth notes... read more

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

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

This fun group of six drum beats is a great way to begin your 2018. The audio sample below... read more

Inspired by the funky, syncopated, ghost-stroke snare patterns immortalized by Keith Carlock, this groove will keep things moving. read more

The Ride Bell Threes beat uses groups of three ride cymbal strokes that overlap the bars. The ride is... read more

Clyde Stubblefield's drum break in James Brown's "Funky Drummer" is one of the most instantly recognizable and popular funk... read more

The rests in this funky groove give it a hesitated feel. The second bar gives the impression of odd... read more

Learn this slick variation in the Go-Go Beat style. read more

This groove's hand pattern is based off the ubiquitous lesson #33 from George Lawrence Stone's book, Stick Control. read more

This linear groove uses the ride bell to accent the syncopation. The suggested tempo is 120 bpm, but this... read more