This lesson demonstrates a sample exercise from Patrick Marsepoil's latest ebook, 8th Note Jailbreak and some applications for around... read more
Even a standard sixteenth note drum fill can be spruced up by replacing some of the strokes with the... read more
In this weeks lesson we have a go at the inverted paradiddle and explore some of the drum fill... read more
Todd Walker explores some "Phrasing" in 4/4 time. The rhythm is a 7-7-2 Kick & Snare Phrase (FLFLFLL-FLFLFLL-RL)... read more
Hello and happy new year guys! I thought we would kick off the year with a drum fill that... read more
This is a simple alternative way to play the paradiddle pattern as a beat using the toms, kick, and... read more
This lesson explores some explosive fills using the sixteenth notes on the double bass while crashing around the kit... read more
Learn a simple stick-trick idea used within a drum beat context. This trick is fun and seems to grab... read more
This lesson builds upon last week's Thursday lesson by adding an extra measure of a more dynamic and complex... read more
Some simple patterns, when orchestrated around multiple drums, create complex-sounding, syncopated grooves. In this lesson, we're orchestrating a full... read more
The fifth lesson in our drum fill Friday series, this lesson lays out a simple power fill that's great... read more
This lesson explores some ways to expand basic accented patterns to create colorful, punchy and even explosive drum fills. read more
Moving your right stick to the snare instead of the hi-hat can produce a unique sounding groove. You can... read more
Learn a few techniques to make an old beat better. With fresh beats, you'll be good to go! read more
Learn some exercises and techniques to get the most out of your toms. read more
