Starting with a simple rhythm on the snare drum, this exercise gradually builds throughout each measure. In the audio... read more
Drum fills are often comprised of a lot of drums, but adding some crashes into your drum fills can... read more
This two-measure pattern is based on a three-note motif; played with the right stick, then the left stick, then... read more
The foundational groove from the James Brown classic "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" read more
Steve Gadd's distinctive linear groove introduces the song and underpins verses in this classic track, recorded in 1975. read more
Blackstar, David Bowie's 25th studio album was released on his 69th birthday just two days prior to his death.... read more
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) is a slow, dynamic song featured on Metallica's classic album, Master of Puppets (1986). read more
This is the famous (and often bewildering) intro to the song Rock and Roll by Led Zeppelin. read more
This groove is heard in the chorus of the song and features straight sixteenths on the hi-hat and head-nodding,... read more
This 2–measure phrase was used in the loquacious opening song from Fall Out Boy's debut album, Take That to... read more
"Holy Diver" was the lead single from Dio's debut album of the same name (1983). It endures as one... read more
Learn this chilled out rock groove used in the song Face To Floor by Chevelle. read more
Justin Timberlake's latest hit single "Can't Stop the Feeling" was released in May 2016 and entered the Billboard charts... read more
I Write Sins Not Tragedies contains several interesting grooves. This excerpt is taken from the second verse, around the... read more
Daniel Platzman plays this groove throughout the intro section of the song, then moves the off-beat 8th note part... read more
