This week I'd like to share a slick groove and fill from the final verse of Bring Me To... read more
Learn some creative 32nd note concepts used by Dawn Richardson in the hit What's Up? by 4 Non Blondes. read more
This lesson explores gaining full control over your dynamics. Stick control is important to express the feel of the groove... read more
In this lesson you will learn how to read and play eighth notes. Before you do this lesson you... read more
In this weeks lesson we have a fun drum fill or beat idea that we can orchestrate around the... read more
Learn a unique sounding, syncopated drum fill based on the Swiss Army Triplet sticking pattern. read more
This lesson focuses on ostinato threes with the 8th note coming before the two 16th notes. read more
Learn 5 drum beats for beginner-level players. The kick and snare placements remain the same for all five beats,... read more
The herta patterns is a fun-to-play, versatile pattern that can be applied to create head-turning drum fills and beats. read more
For This week's lesson I have stolen a couple of ideas from Green Day drummer Tre Cool. We will... read more
Learn an uncharacteristically laid-back Chad Smith lick used in the Chili Pepper song We Turn Red. read more
In this edition of Back to Basics, Mike Klee discusses bass drum playing. read more
Skeleton fills are a fun technique to explore. In this lesson, learn what a skeleton fill is, and enjoy... read more
This lesson explores the main tom groove used in the song Hard Times by Paramore and introduces an off-beat... read more
Learn a syncopated, open hi-hat technique used in the song I Need a Dollar by Aloe Blacc. read more
