Travis Barker's creative use of cymbals (china, splash, open hi-hat, and ride bell) feature prominently in Adam's Song – one... read more
This beat is heard throughout the second verse (0:57), then again in the third verse – embellished with crash cymbals... read more
This slick funk-rock groove is used by Keith McJimson in the live version of Problem by Ariana Grande. read more
Steve Gadd's distinctive linear groove introduces the song and underpins verses in this classic track, recorded in 1975. read more
This groove applies the 3-2 clave on the snare with some syncopated powerful bass strokes to make it rock. read more
These grooves use the snare drum to carry the beat. Accents, rimshots, and diddle strokes add dynamics and articulation to... read more
Enjoy the main chorus groove from the hit song More Than a Feeling. read more
This groove is heard in the chorus of the song and features straight sixteenths on the hi-hat and head-nodding, infectious... read more
The term "Skeleton," in drumming, refers to drum parts that use only the snare, bass, and cymbals. In other words,... read more
The verse section of Bowie's 80s hit, Let's Dance, features a funky bass line and accompanying drum part, which skips... read more
In this looped 4 bar sequence, the bass drum accents the 16th notes preceding beats 1 and 3 - known... read more
Clyde Stubblefield's drum break in James Brown's "Funky Drummer" is one of the most instantly recognizable and popular funk grooves... read more
The only difference between these two measures is that the second measure does not have a hi-hat note on the... read more
Heavydirtysoul is the sixth single from Twenty One Pilot's double-platinum selling album, Blurryface (2015). read more
