While the drum track to Thriller is a programmed track played by a drum machine, this groove is still... read more
Steve Gadd's distinctive linear groove introduces the song and underpins verses in this classic track, recorded in 1975. read more
Dave Lombardo's drum break preceding the final chorus in Slayer's 'Angel of Death' is one of the most revered... read more
The Moving Hands technique is a simple way to create a drum fill by playing the same drum beat... read more
The open hi-hat technique is often used to create an off-beat feel or to accentuate a particular stroke or... read more
I Write Sins Not Tragedies contains several interesting grooves. This excerpt is taken from the second verse, around the... read more
Workout your hi-hat foot with this up-beat rock groove layered with a unique open hi-hat pattern. 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
Explore the half-time shuffle with these seven drum beat and fill examples. The first beats and fills are simpler... read more
Daniel Platzman plays this groove throughout the intro section of the song, then moves the off-beat 8th note part... read more
"Waste a Moment" is the lead single from WALLS, Kings of Leon's latest album, released in late 2016. read more
Enjoy 8 grooves that feature an additional hi-hat stroke each time the bass drum is played on an "e"... read more
The soundtrack for the movie franchise 'The Terminator' has seen several incarnations over the last 30 years. In this... read more
Hi-hat patterns and articulations can change the feel of a groove entirely. Because of this, it's important to recognize... read more
These grooves use the snare drum to carry the beat. Accents, rimshots, and diddle strokes add dynamics and articulation... read more
