Because triplets are phrased in threes (as the name "triplet" implies), playing them in groups of two creates a... read more
Learn how to play this classic Bonham/Gadd/Smith 32nd Note Drum Lick. Purchase a transcription of this lesson. (http://www.JOHNXDRUMS.com/Pages/Video_lessons.html). Check... read more
Nate Brown shares some beats derived from the famous hand-pattern 33 from the book Stick Control, perhaps best recognized... read more
This week, we develop the idea presented in last week's practice pad pattern by orchestrating it around the drum... read more
For this week's drum lesson we have got a nice little drum fill that can be played as either... read more
This lesson pulls the 4-measure repeating beat tecnique and then accented hi hat technique from the song "Locked Out... read more
We've all spent time learning new drum beats, and that's great. However, we often learn a groove and then... read more
John Xepoleas teaches a great sounding jazz fill using the paradiddle-diddle. read more
Last week's lesson explored using the crash cymbals to create new levels and dimensions within drum fills. Another... read more
In this Tuesday lesson sponsored by Jammit, learn some of the fills from the classic hit by Judas Priest... read more
Learn a drum set warm-up designed to get a fuller range of motion. read more
In this Tuesday drum lesson sponsored by Jammit.com learn a classic Billy Cobham groove from the song Stratus released... read more
Learn the powerful tom groove from Time Is Running Out by Muse that leads into the chorus. Also learn... read more
In this lesson, get a glimpse of how the open hi hat technique is used to change the feel... read more
This lesson explores how to count and play in the 3/8 time signature as well as some slick applications... read more
