Double-time beats are used in punk and heavy metal music to add intensity to a song. read more
In this weeks lesson we have a go at a cracking drum fill idea that uses a combination of... read more
This drum beat applies a two stroke eighth-note against a four stroke eighth-note ostinato pattern. It also sounds... read more
This rhythm is featured in the pre-chorus sections of Bastille's 2013 hit, Pompeii. read more
This week, we're taking a look at some great sounding sextuplet patterns and orchestrating them in creative ways around... read more
In this weeks lesson we take a look at the awesome sounding groove from the song McFearless by Kings... read more
For this week's lesson, we have got a cool sounding 4 measure sequence of different 16th note triplet sticking... read more
In this week's lesson we have got a great sounding fill from a rather tricky sticking pattern. The fill is... read more
'Why Worry' is the mid-album ballad on Dire Straits' double-grammy winning album, Brothers in Arms (1985). A shaker/wood-block maintain... read more
In this distinctive groove, the left hand leads the tom fill while the right hand moves clockwise to play... read more
In this lesson, Alex lays down some sweet linear drum fills and licks demonstrating his new ebook release, "Rockin'... read more
Starting with a straightforward rock groove, each beat builds from the previous. The first grooves are easier and grow... read more
In this week's drum lesson we take a look at a cool sounding rock groove on the toms. read more
This linear groove uses the ride bell to accent the syncopation. The suggested tempo is 120 bpm, but this... 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
