Six Punchy Short Fills

This is a drum beat pulled from the hit song, "Shimmer" by Fuel. read more

Piano Man, Billy Joel's signature song, was the singer's first single and his most popular song of all time.... read more

This beat uses a chopping wood technique to drive the feel of the groove. read more

"Oh, Pretty Woman" was Roy Orbison's top ranking hit-single, released in 1964. read more

This simple, but effective 2 measure pattern was played with only minor variation throughout the song. read more

Explore the half-time shuffle with these seven drum beat and fill examples. The first beats and fills are simpler... read more

Blast beats have evolved over the 30 years to form the basis of a highly technical branch of drumming... read more

Combining a touch of funky ride and a solid rock bass, this beat is a great fusion of styles... read more

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

Take a step back into the 70s with this classic soul groove. read more

This fusion drum beat conceals the one with multiple layers including the open hi-hat, bass drum and slick rim... read more

Jamaican drummer, Carlton Barrett, plays a sublime half-time feel on Running Away, one of The Wailer's lesser known songs.... read more

This excerpt represents the core rhythm in Iron Maiden's 'Phantom of the Opera' – from their debut, self-titled album... read more

This slick funk groove is a linear pattern broken up between the toms, snare and bass drum. read more

This groove features a slick ostinato 3 pattern on the ride cymbal that is no walk in the park.... read more