Beat It – Michael Jackson

This linear groove starts off with a simple, but great-sounding, pattern. Each bar adds to the previous bar to... read more

"Dark Necessities" is the first single on Red Hot Chili Pepper's 11th studio album, The Getaway (2016). The song... read more

Pyramid Song was the first single from Radiohead's 2001 album, Amnesiac. Its hypnotic rhythm has been the subject of... read more

This groove applies the 3-2 clave on the snare with some syncopated powerful bass strokes to make it rock. read more

When Queen recorded Bohemian Rhapsody in 1975, it was the most expensive single ever produced. Band members: Freddy Mercury,... read more

The term "Skeleton," in drumming, refers to drum parts that use only the snare, bass, and cymbals. In other... read more

This tom-based-shuffle is heard during the verses of Elle King's hit-single, Ex's and Oh's. read more

This is the drum beat from the classic 90s rap tune, "Nothin' But a G Thang" by Dr. Dre. read more

Short fills are perfect for light transitions or breaking up repeated bars of drum beats. If overused, they can... read more

These Go-Go beats are arranged from starter level to more advanced arrangements. Beats 5 and 6 incorporate eighth notes... read more

The foundational groove from the James Brown classic "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" read more

A unique samba rhythm in 7/8 read more

The Moving Hands technique is a simple way to create a drum fill by playing the same drum beat... read more

This Edson Machado style samba is sure to be a hit and a challenge. read more

While the drum track to Thriller is a programmed track played by a drum machine, this groove is still... read more