Ride Bell – Livin’ on a Prayer

Ride Bell – Livin’ on a Prayer

By Drum Beat Lessons, Drum Lessons, Level 2 Drum Lessons, Song Lessons

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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:

Learn the entire song with our note-for-note sheet music for Livin' on a Prayer. Download and print today!
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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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