This week's lesson by Mike Klee continues the Back To Basics series by discussing stepped hi-hat techniques. 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
The lesson takes a step back from the traditional format and explores the intricacies of music notation strategies. Learn... read more
This is a simple, yet great sounding syncopated drum fill that's sure to perk ears. Based off the four-stroke ruff,... read more
This week we are back on the practice pad with this fun four measure sequence that combines paradiddles and hertas. read more
In this weeks lesson we have a go at a fun and creative drum fill or beat idea around the... read more
To a lot of drummers, syncopated notation (and playing the notation, for that matter) seems to be an alien concept.... read more
Check out this technique used in the outro of the song Hey Man Nice Shot as well as some variations... read more
Learn the main groove from the song Demons by Imagine Dragons and some ideas for exploring the technique. read more
Learn the classic 8 bar drum break played by Roger Taylor in the song Under Pressure by Queen and David... read more
In this edition of Mike Klee's Back To The Basics Series, Mike discusses tom setup for your kit. read more
Learn the powerful tom groove from Time Is Running Out by Muse that leads into the chorus. Also learn some... read more
For this week's lesson, we have got a cool rock groove on the toms. We start off by learning both... read more
Learn the double paradiddle rudiment and a technique to "spice it up" a bit. read more
In this weeks lesson we have a go at the inverted paradiddle and explore some of the drum fill ideas... read more
