Hi-Hat Fills? Why Not!?
The six exercises below give some samples to help you get started with this technique. After learning these, try out your own applications!
The six exercises below give some samples to help you get started with this technique. After learning these, try out your own applications!
Publisher of OnlineDrummer.com, Alfred Publishing author, Ddrum artist, and veteran Drum! Magazine contributor, Nate earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education at John Carroll University and Master of Arts in Education at the University of Findlay.
Happy New Year drummers! For the first lesson of the year, we've got a two-part drum fill lesson for intermediate... read more
This week's lesson goes over the drum part for the guitar solo portion of Jump by Van Halen. Eddie Van... read more
Learn this slick, almost-linear drum fill pattern. Start it on beat 1, beat 3 or flip it around. Have fun... read more
One of my favorite go-to warm-ups, this pattern can also double as a slick technique to use within your drum... read more
This week's Jammit lesson explores the hi-hat cymbal stand technique used in the song Black Horse and the Cherry Tree... read more
This lesson demonstrates a foundational double kick pattern and applies it to create some cool grooves. read more
Learn how to play and count quintuplets. In this lesson you will also learn a few mid-level to advanced patterns... read more
Taking a look at playing in the 5/4 odd time signature, Alex Ribchester teaches how to incorporate some of the... read more
In this weeks lesson we have got a Travis Barker drum beat taken from one of his early recordings with... read more
This is the song "intro" drum lesson for the song "Jeremy" by Pearl Jam. This teaching is part of... read more
This lesson kicks off a two part series for beginner-level drummers. Develop a common, basic beat by adding an extra kick... read more
In this lesson, learn the intro to The Looking Glass by Dream Theater. With some concealed time techniques and septuplets,... read more
This is part 6 of 6 of the DrumMusic.tv lesson package for the song "Dirty Little Secret" by The All... read more
Having trouble nailing your quick pedal kicks? This lesson explores a simple exercise for developing single pedal speed. read more
The first lesson of our new Friday Fill series focuses on a versatile groove taken from the song Chocolate by... read more