This lesson explores a fun two bar drum fill using a couple of 4 and 6 note sticking patterns. It works... read more
A skeleton drum setup is a kit without toms … only bass, snare and cymbals. This lesson focuses on... read more
In this edition of Back to Basics, Mike Klee discusses bass drum playing. read more
Some simple patterns, when orchestrated around multiple drums, create complex-sounding, syncopated grooves. In this lesson, we're orchestrating a full... read more
In this week's drum lesson we have got a fun and fast hand speed workout using a couple of... read more
This week's drum lesson sponsored by Jammit goes over the verse beat from Beautiful Disaster by 311 and some... read more
Backbeats have a strong influence on the feel of your grooves. They can make your groove sound energetic, up,... read more
Learn to play the chorus groove from Thunder by Imagine Dragons and a simple hi-hat technique to bring a... read more
Learn how to play this classic Bonham/Gadd/Smith 32nd Note Drum Lick. Purchase a transcription of this lesson. (http://www.JOHNXDRUMS.com/Pages/Video_lessons.html). Check... read more
In this Tuesday lesson sponsored by jammit, Nate Brown teaches a selection of fills from the classic 80s rock... read more
In this Learning To Read Series Video, learn how to read, count and play the 16th note triplet. ... read more
For this week's lesson we have a crack at one of my favorite drum beats from one of my... read more
The bridge from Closer To The Edge by 30 Seconds To Mars uses a catchy, syncopated tom groove. There... read more
This week, we've got some basic 4-bar loops with some drum n bass and Travis Barker-style concepts. Enjoy! read more
Learn how Jeff Porcaro used a simple drum fill concept in the song Africa by Toto to carry it... read more
