In this part of the song, leading up to the verses, Lars played the drums in rhythmic unison with... read more
This fill is heard in the Outro section of the song (4:30). Which voicing do you prefer? read more
This funky, two-measure groove is the core rhythm for the whole song. An overdubbed rim part is added... read more
This is an exercise designed to balance your hands through playing the jazz swing rhythm with either hand. In... read more
This tribal groove appears in the second chorus of Hold Back the River (1:30). The right-hand rides in eighth... read more
"Holy Diver" was the lead single from Dio's debut album of the same name (1983). It endures as one... read more
Today's Tuesday beat takes a foundational groove and gradually add layers to fill out the groove. read more
This groove applies the 3-2 clave on the snare with some syncopated powerful bass strokes to make it rock. read more
The Moving Hands technique is a simple way to create a drum fill by playing the same drum beat... read more
Muse drummer, Dom Howard, breaks into this galloping groove immediately after the 'western' style introduction to the song. Played... read more
Phil Collin's mid-eighties hit 'Easy Lover' kicks-off with an explosive 8-measure drum feature. read more
This simple, yet effective pattern is heard in the introduction section of Indians, one of Anthrax's most popular songs.... read more
The verse section of Bowie's 80s hit, Let's Dance, features a funky bass line and accompanying drum part, which... read more
Explore the half-time shuffle with these seven drum beat and fill examples. The first beats and fills are simpler... read more
Overkill is the title track on Motörhead's second album (1979). The song is notable for drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor's... read more
