The verse sections in "Master of Puppets" feature an unusual 'turnaround' rhythm in the fourth measure of each line.... read more
This funky, two-measure groove is the core rhythm for the whole song. An overdubbed rim part is added... read more
Accenting the down-the-tom fills with crashes brings a new flavor to the classic fill technique. These four drum fill... read more
"Heathens" is Twenty One Pilots' latest hit–single, which features on the upcoming Suicide Squad (movie) soundtrack. read more
This rhythm is featured in the pre-chorus sections of Bastille's 2013 hit, Pompeii. read more
This two measure pattern was played (with variations) in the intro and verse sections of the song. The open... read more
This drum beat applies a two stroke eighth-note against a four stroke eighth-note ostinato pattern. It also sounds... read more
Slipknot's Psychosocial was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009 and is one of their most popular songs to... read more
In this distinctive groove, the left hand leads the tom fill while the right hand moves clockwise to play... read more
The humble paradiddle's combination of single and double strokes lends itself to being accented on the beat. The double... read more
"Hardwired" is the first single from Metallica's upcoming album, Hardwired... To Self-Destruct. read more
Drum fills are often comprised of a lot of drums, but adding some crashes into your drum fills can... read more
The four-on-the-floor phrase is a catchy way to describe drum beats that feature the bass drum on beats 1,... read more
