Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes is the opening track from Fall Out Boy's 2008 album "Folie à Deux" (madness shared... read more
These grooves use the snare drum to carry the beat. Accents, rimshots, and diddle strokes add dynamics and articulation to... read more
This groove features a slick ostinato 3 pattern on the ride cymbal that is no walk in the park. There... read more
Play this solid, driving groove from the song Called Out In The Dark by Snow Patrol. read more
Centuries was one the best-loved pop/rock songs of the last year and Fall Out Boy's biggest hit to date. This... read more
Learn the explosive drum intro to the theme song from the most recent craze to hit the streets: Pokemon! read more
This two-measure pattern is based on a three-note motif; played with the right stick, then the left stick, then the... read more
In compound meters*, the middle-note in each set of three notes is often neglected—overshadowed by the outer notes. In this... read more
Drummer, Mike Wengren, kicks off this fan-favourite with a killer tribal beat which utilizes all four limbs. read more
This rock groove plays alternating sixteenth notes between the ride bell and hi-hat. The snare remains on the classic beats... read more
There are two principles that apply to the voicing of this beat. Which voicing do you prefer? read more
This two measure pattern was played (with variations) in the intro and verse sections of the song. The open hi-hat... read more
This excerpt represents the core rhythm in Iron Maiden's 'Phantom of the Opera' – from their debut, self-titled album (1980).... read more
Led Zeppelin's epic "Kashmir" from their Physical Graffiti album became an instant classic when it was released in 1975. read more
Learn this disco-esque drum beat that borrows some of the hi-hat techniques and snare pattern used in the song Le... read more
