This funky groove paves the way for Aerosmith's classic hit 'Walk This Way' from their 1975 album, Toys in the... read more
Overkill is the title track on Motörhead's second album (1979). The song is notable for drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor's relentless... read more
The song Back in Black was written as a tribute to AC/DC's original singer, Bon Scott, who had died only... read more
This is the main beat that features in Twenty One Pilots' hit single 'Car Radio'. Drummer, Josh Dun drives the... read more
We often find ourselves in a straight-8th-note rut when it comes to playing the hi-hat. Step out of the rut... read more
This upbeat rock beat uses an open hi-hat technique to lift the second bar of the repeat. read more
"Rasputin" was a world-wide hit for euro-disco group Bony M, and the second hit-single from their Nightlight to Venus album... read more
This groove is heard in the chorus of the song and features straight sixteenths on the hi-hat and head-nodding, infectious... read more
This two-measure groove is heard throughout the verse sections of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" – a fan favourite from the... read more
Combining a touch of funky ride and a solid rock bass, this beat is a great fusion of styles with... read more
Justin Timberlake's latest hit single "Can't Stop the Feeling" was released in May 2016 and entered the Billboard charts near... read more
This compelling groove is heard throughout most of the song, which features on the band's critically-acclaimed debut album, Dummy (1995).... read more
Double-time beats are used in punk and heavy metal music to add intensity to a song. read more
