This week's Monday lesson goes over the groove from the hit song Happy by Pharrell Williams. read more
Learn a funky little two-measure groove played between the kick and snare using single strokes, double strokes and accents.... read more
This week's Monday lesson explores accented sixteenth-note patterns that can be expanded around the kit to create a lot... read more
These exercises serve as a great workout for improving coordination, dexterity, and timing around the kit. They also make... read more
This drum lesson explores beginner drum fill concepts and gives a few examples of notated drum fills along with... read more
For this week's lesson we have got a great sounding two measure groove with a latin style feel to... read more
In this weeks lesson we are combining the inverted paradiddle and the six stroke roll to create an awesome... read more
On "Ethiopia," the first single from The Red Hot Chili Peppers' new CD, I'm With You, Chad Smith plays... read more
In this weeks lesson we have got a two different 16th note triplet sticking patterns, one of which has... read more
Todd Walker explores some "Phrasing" in 4/4 time. The rhythm is a 7-7-2 Kick & Snare Phrase (FLFLFLL-FLFLFLL-RL)... read more
The second lesson of our new Friday Drum Fill series explores a cool half-measure fill and variations. read more
In this week's lesson we have got a cool drum fill in the style of Travis Barker. The fill... read more
Learn a simple stick-trick idea used within a drum beat context. This trick is fun and seems to grab... read more
Backbeats have a strong influence on the feel of your grooves. They can make your groove sound energetic, up,... read more
