Drum Fill #10 – Standard Syncopated Sixteenths
This pattern and variations of this pattern have been used in rock, funk, pop, etc. for decades. It’s a timeless fill with a lot of versatility. First, we’ll start with the groove’s foundation (#1), and then we’ll break it up between the hi-hat and snare drum (#2).
Next, we’ll hit the bass drum with every right-stick stroke (#3) and then experiment with playing the 4 e & ah down the toms (#4).
If you come up with other variations of this pattern, share them with us below. It’s great to hear and experiment with other ideas!
Author
Publisher of OnlineDrummer.com, Alfred Publishing author, Ddrum artist, and veteran Drum! Magazine contributor, Nate is a graduate of John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio and holds a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Findlay.
