How To Play Hold The Line – Toto – Drum Fills

How To Play Hold The Line – Toto – Drum Fills

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This week's lesson explores 3 classic fills from the classic hit Hold The Line by Toto. Yet another example of Jeff Porcaro's masterful work.

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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.

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