Blast beats have evolved over the 30 years to form the basis of a highly technical branch of drumming... read more
We borrowed a technique used by Rodney Holmes in the Santana song Smooth to create this syncopated groove. read more
Enjoy this 2-bar groove that lays down some syncopated bass and ghosted snare strokes for flair. read more
Learn this disco-esque drum beat that borrows some of the hi-hat techniques and snare pattern used in the song... read more
Double-time beats are used in punk and heavy metal music to add intensity to a song. read more
Daniel Platzman plays this groove throughout the intro section of the song, then moves the off-beat 8th note part... read more
This two-measure figure is played several times in the verse sections of Twenty One Pilot's 2015 hit, Tear in... read more
This fun group of six drum beats is a great way to begin your 2018. The audio sample below... read more
This is the drum beat from the classic 90s rap tune, "Nothin' But a G Thang" by Dr. Dre. read more
Play this solid, driving groove from the song Called Out In The Dark by Snow Patrol. read more
Drum fills are often comprised of a lot of drums, but adding some crashes into your drum fills can... read more
Travis Barker's creative use of cymbals (china, splash, open hi-hat, and ride bell) feature prominently in Adam's Song –... read more
In this looped 4 bar sequence, the bass drum accents the 16th notes preceding beats 1 and 3 -... read more
Enjoy a collection of six drum beats using varying ghost stroke techniques to fill out the sound. After learning... read more
This classic jungle-groove features in the intro section of Chop Suey; System of the Down's signature song. read more
