We borrowed a technique used by Rodney Holmes in the Santana song Smooth to create this syncopated groove. read more
"St. Anger" is the title track from Metallica's eighth studio album, released in 2003. It won a Grammy for... read more
This 'Bo Diddly' inspired beat uses the same bass and snare drum rhythm in both measures. However in... read more
Clyde Stubblefield's drum break in James Brown's "Funky Drummer" is one of the most instantly recognizable and popular funk... read more
This upbeat rock beat uses an open hi-hat technique to lift the second bar of the repeat. read more
"Genie in a Bottle" was the lead single on Christina Aguilera's self-titled debut album (1999). Its worldwide success... read more
Daniel Platzman plays this groove throughout the intro section of the song, then moves the off-beat 8th note part... read more
Blackstar, David Bowie's 25th studio album was released on his 69th birthday just two days prior to his death.... read more
These six rock grooves use a two-bar repeating pattern. The beginning grooves are simpler and become more complex throughout. read more
This microscopically complex beat played by Damion Reid, sets the tone for Robert Glasper's tune "F.T.B." It features rapid... read more
This groove was featured in Arctic Monkey's hit, R U Mine. Which voicing do you prefer? read more
Enjoy this 2-bar groove that lays down some syncopated bass and ghosted snare strokes for flair. read more
"Oh, Pretty Woman" was Roy Orbison's top ranking hit-single, released in 1964. read more
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) is a slow, dynamic song featured on Metallica's classic album, Master of Puppets (1986). read more
