The term dynamics refers to how loudly or softly the music is played. Without changes in dynamics, music can... read more
For this week's lesson we have got a cool groove and drum fill for intermediate level players. The beat... read more
In this lesson you will learn how to read and play around 8th rests. In order to do this... read more
Learn how Jeff Porcaro used a simple drum fill concept in the song Africa by Toto to carry it... read more
This lesson explores gaining full control over your dynamics. Stick control is important to express the feel of the groove... read more
This week's lesson concludes the two-part series which explores developing an intermediate drum beat into a more advanced groove. read more
This is a great little drum lick that I first came across in the track 'Black Dog' by Led... read more
In this lesson, we are going to add pairs of snappy 32nd notes between the hi hats to add... read more
This lesson explores the technique of leaving the hi-hat open for longer than the usual period of time to... read more
Learn the intro beat from the classic Metallica song Enter Sandman. read more
For this week's lesson we have got a great sounding tom groove this is much trickier to play than... read more
This week's lesson takes the basic 5-stroke and 9-stroke roll rudiments and applies them in interesting ways around the... read more
In this edition of Back to Basics, Mike Klee discusses bass drum playing. read more
This dynamic drum fill is used in the song Here Without You by 3 Doors Down, leading into the... read more
For this week's lesson we have got a fun 2 measure drum fill as 16th notes or a tough... read more
