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
Quick, Slick Drum Lick
Learn a linear, single-measure drum fill made up of sixteenth notes and a fun sticking pattern. read more
Creating Drum Fills from Linear Beats
This lesson explores the sticking pattern from a few weeks ago. This time, we are orchestrating the idea around... read more
Monster Drum Fill
Learn an advanced two-measure sextuplet drum fill played between the kick, snare, hi-hat, and floor tom. The sticking pattern... read more
Quick Travis Barker Drum Lick
This week’s lesson explores a quick drum fill in the style of Blink 182’s stickman, Travis Barker. The fill... read more
Quick, Advanced Drum Fill
This lesson explores a slick single-measure drum lick consisting of sextuplets and sixteenth-note triplets orchestrated around the kit. Every... read more
Cool, Fun Drum Fill or Solo Idea
This lesson borrows the sticking pattern from the previous lesson, combining a number of paradiddle variations to create a... read more
A Short But Sweet 32nd Note Drum Fill
Learn a short 32nd note drum fill over beats 1 & 2 and ending on beat 3 with a... read more
Five Essential Intermediate Drum Fills
This lesson explores five cracking drum fills, all of which have featured in some of the world’s greatest rock... read more
Rock & Pop Drum Fill – Intermediate Level
Learn a two-measure drum fill for intermediate level drummers. The fill is meant to be played at high tempos... read more
5 Great Beginner Drum Fills
This lesson explores 5 great drum fills simple enough for a newer player but slick enough for everyone to... read more
Tasty Intermediate Drum Fill
Learn a two-measure linear drum fill perfect for intermediate level drummers. read more
Sixteenth-Note Triplet Fills and Exercises
These exercises serve as a great workout for improving coordination, dexterity, and timing around the kit. They also make... read more
Every Third Sixteenth
Each of the fills below share a basic, accented sixteenth-note pattern. Accents are played every third sixteenth note. In... read more
A Fun, Bonham-Style Drum Solo Exercise
Learn a fun solo idea inspired by Led Zeppelin’s ferocious drummer, John Bonham. read more
