Slick, Two-Bar Drum Lick
This lesson builds upon the idea from last week, adding an extra bar of drum fill. This pattern consists... read more
This lesson builds upon the idea from last week, adding an extra bar of drum fill. This pattern consists... read more
Learn a fun and challenging exercise for improving independence and coordination. The hands and kick repeat a sixteenth-note pattern... read more
This lesson explores the sticking pattern from a few weeks ago. This time, we are orchestrating the idea around... read more
Learn an advanced two-measure sextuplet drum fill played between the kick, snare, hi-hat, and floor tom. The sticking pattern... read more
Learn a lovely four-measure loop that draws inspiration from the bridge section of James Brown's funky track, "Super Bad." read more
This week's lesson explores a quick drum fill in the style of Blink 182's stickman, Travis Barker. The fill... read more
Learn a sweet linear groove ideal for intermediate level players. The pattern is a single measure of solid 16th... read more
This lesson explores a slick single-measure drum lick consisting of sextuplets and sixteenth-note triplets orchestrated around the kit. Every... read more
This lesson borrows the sticking pattern from the previous lesson, combining a number of paradiddle variations to create a... read more
Learn a short 32nd note drum fill over beats 1 & 2 and ending on beat 3 with a... read more
This lesson explores one of my favorite exercises/warm-ups. This groove is a great way to work on your ghost... read more
This lesson explores five cracking drum fills, all of which have featured in some of the world's greatest rock... read more
Learn to play the chorus groove from Thunder by Imagine Dragons and a simple hi-hat technique to bring a... read more
Learn a "cracking" little groove using a five-note sticking pattern (RLRRL) along with a six-note (RLRRLL) played between the... read more
This tom groove consists of single-stroke sixteenth notes with accents between the floor, high tom, and hi-hats. The kick... read more