Techniques From Ride by Twenty One Pilots

We've all spent time learning new drum beats, and that's great. However, we often learn a groove and then... read more

This lesson outlines the '70s classic hit by Yes. Drummer Bill Bruford brings a unique flavor to this piece,... read more

John Xepoleas teaches a great sounding jazz fill using the paradiddle-diddle. read more

Start with a basic 6/8 pattern and build upon that base to create 5 sweet grooves. Go from... read more

This lesson explores the tom groove used in Should I Stay or Should I Go, including some ideas for... read more

ZZ Top drives the rock shuffle to the top of the charts with La Grange. In this lesson, we'll... read more

Learn a drum fill from Smoke on the Water and some applications around the kit. read more

Improve your jazz drumming. In this lesson I'll teach you how to play "Push Beats" from a jazz/swing feel.... read more

This week, we're going over the fast-paced, energetic drum part from The Pretender by Foo Fighters. The drum part... read more

This shuffle pattern can be applied in many different ways to create great shuffle beats. Throw this pattern in... read more

Learn a killer two-measure groove in the style of Drum N Bass that utilizes a number of paradiddle sticking... read more

This lesson teachers a versatile hand pattern that can be applied around the drum set to create great grooves. read more

Pick Withers uses a unique drum fill technique throughout the song Sultans of Swing. The most common fills we... read more

Learn the groove and technique used by Danny Carey throughout the intro and verses of Sober by Tool. read more

Learn a linear, single-measure drum fill made up of sixteenth notes and a fun sticking pattern. read more