Ride Bell – Livin’ on a Prayer

Ride Bell – Livin’ on a Prayer

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Learn a technique used by Tico Torres in the song Livin on a Prayer by Bon Jovi.

Beginner drummers often learn and play exclusively straight, repeating patterns on the hi-hat or ride cymbal. However, adding some extra strokes in there can spice up the feel of your groove and grab the attention of the listener. Checkout how Tico Torres used this technique in the song Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi:

Ride Bell - Livin' on a Prayer

Ride Bell - Livin' on a Prayer
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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.

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