This is part 5 of the DrumMusic.tv drum lesson on the song "The Pretender" by Foo Fighters. For... read more
In this week's lesson we have got a funky little groove that combines two sextuplet paradiddle sticking patterns. read more
By changing the ostinato pattern you play with the right stick you can change the feel of a groove.... read more
My last drum lesson focused on ways to expand and experiment with your own drum fills. To demonstrate the... read more
This lesson explores a technique to progress your beats by adding a simple layer. read more
This week's lesson explores 3 classic fills from the classic hit Hold The Line by Toto. Yet another example... 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
Have you ever been confused by the presentation of a drum part? Were some of the note stems heading... read more
This drum fill pattern plays the 6s and 3s against each other for a stand-out drum fill. read more
Purchase John's Transcription for this Lesson Learn how to play a classic triplet jazz fill. In this lesson, John teaches... read more
This week's lesson walks through the drum part played during the outro of Guilty All The Same and some... read more
For this week's lesson we have got a great sounding two measure groove with a latin style feel to... read more
In this lesson we look at playing an epic sounding drum fill that can be played as either ... read more
Learn a linear, single-measure drum fill made up of sixteenth notes and a fun sticking pattern. 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
