Half Time Tribal Tom Groove Idea

By Alex Ribchester Drum Beat Lessons, Drum Lessons, Level 3 Drum Lessons, Other, Thursday Drum Lessons polyrhythm, tom groove

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In this weeks lesson we have a go at an awesome sounding tom groove that is simple to play as either a percussive hand pattern or around the kit with 1/4 note kick drums. Send me a short video clip of you playing this idea to be in with a chance of featuring on the next lesson. Enjoy.

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Alex Ribchester

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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