The classic song from The Who, "Baba O'Riley" has a catchy groove that follows the rhythm guitar.
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The Ride Bell Threes beat uses groups of three ride cymbal strokes that overlap the bars. The ride is... read more
Jamaican drummer, Carlton Barrett, plays a sublime half-time feel on Running Away, one of The Wailer's lesser known songs.... read more
This 'Bo Diddly' inspired beat uses the same bass and snare drum rhythm in both measures. However in... read more
Pyramid Song was the first single from Radiohead's 2001 album, Amnesiac. Its hypnotic rhythm has been the subject of... read more
This is the main beat that features in Twenty One Pilots' hit single 'Car Radio'. Drummer, Josh Dun drives... read more
Fill your weekend with this collection of syncopated rock drum fills. The exercises above include sample drum beats that... read more
In this distinctive groove, the left hand leads the tom fill while the right hand moves clockwise to play... read more
"Genie in a Bottle" was the lead single on Christina Aguilera's self-titled debut album (1999). Its worldwide success... read more
This tough sounding intro features the toms sounding in rhythmic unison with the guitars. Watch out for the pick-up... read more
This beat uses a chopping wood technique to drive the feel of the groove.
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Twenty One Pilots drummer, Josh Dun, kicks off 'Ride' with a powerful reggae-inspired feel. The right-hand plays the hi-hat... read more
This two-measure groove propels Coldplay's latest hit 'Adventure of a Lifetime' (2015).
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Enjoy the main chorus groove from the hit song More Than a Feeling.
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"Atavachron" is the title track from Allan Holdsworth's classic fusion album, released in 1986. It was his first album... read more