COOL ROCK, FUNK, HIP HOP 4/4 DRUM FILL

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Learn a tasty, single-measure drum fill that combines flams, double strokes, and choked hi-hats. This sounds great in a rock, funk, pop, or hip hop 4/4 context.

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Alex Ribchester is a professional drummer and teacher based in Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK. Download Alex's Quickstart Guide to Playing Drums.

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COOL ROCK, FUNK, HIP HOP 4/4 DRUM FILL