This lesson focuses on ostinato threes with the 8th note coming before the two 16th notes. read more
You may not be familiar with the technical term half-time, but you probably have already recognized the unique feel... read more
This week's Monday lesson goes over the groove from the hit song Happy by Pharrell Williams. read more
In this week's lesson we have got a tough 32nd note drum fill for intermediate and advanced players. The... read more
Learn to play the chorus groove from Thunder by Imagine Dragons and a simple hi-hat technique to bring a... read more
In this Tuesday lesson sponsored by Jammit, learn some of the fills from the classic hit by Judas Priest... read more
Learn the intro groove from the hit Blink 182 song Bored To Death and some ways to orchestrate the... read more
In lesson we look at playing a pattern of solid 8th notes between the kick and snare drum with... read more
This weeks lesson I have put together a two bar groove... the first measure is a When The Levee... read more
Backbeats have a strong influence on the feel of your grooves. They can make your groove sound energetic, up,... read more
The main groove for Reckoner by Radiohead uses cleverly placed ghost strokes and ride bells to create a unique, almost... read more
In this edition of Mike Klee's Back To The Basics series, Mike demonstrates setting up the bass drum and... read more
Learn how Jeff Porcaro used a simple drum fill concept in the song Africa by Toto to carry it... read more
The term dynamics refers to how loudly or softly the music is played. Without changes in dynamics, music can... read more
This lesson explores the main tom groove used in the song Hard Times by Paramore and introduces an off-beat... read more
