This beat was used in the intro to Faith No More's breakout song, Epic. After a 10 year... read more
The verse sections in "Master of Puppets" feature an unusual 'turnaround' rhythm in the fourth measure of each line.... read more
This fun group of six drum beats is a great way to begin your 2018. The audio sample below... 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
The humble paradiddle's combination of single and double strokes lends itself to being accented on the beat. The double... read more
The soundtrack for the movie franchise 'The Terminator' has seen several incarnations over the last 30 years. In this... read more
In this distinctive groove, the left hand leads the tom fill while the right hand moves clockwise to play... read more
Blast beats have evolved over the 30 years to form the basis of a highly technical branch of drumming... read more
These grooves use the snare drum to carry the beat. Accents, rimshots, and diddle strokes add dynamics and articulation... read more
Enjoy a collection of six drum beats using varying ghost stroke techniques to fill out the sound. After learning... read more
The instantly recognizable drum intro for the 20th Century Fox fanfare has been psyching-up movie-goers since the 1930s. read more
Starting with a simple rhythm on the snare drum, this exercise gradually builds throughout each measure. In the audio... read more
This beat represents the main pattern used in 'What's Up?' – 4 Non Blonde's gold selling single. Drummer, Dawn... read more
"Holy Diver" was the lead single from Dio's debut album of the same name (1983). It endures as one... read more
Enjoy four patterns in 6/8 along with some drum fill ideas. The first two drum fills are straightforward while... read more
