By placing an emphasis on the “up” stroke, you create a unique syncopated groove. This technique can be used... read more
This lesson explores ostinato threes with a 16th rest followed by three 16th rests. You can download the 280... read more
Learn the main chorus drum beat of the popular song "Rockstar" by Nickelback. This lesson is a quick... read more
In this lesson you will learn how to read and play around 8th rests. In order to do this... read more
Part 2 of the Monster Drum Fill lesson duo builds on the right, left, left, kick pattern from Part... read more
This lesson explores a linear, 32nd-note drum fill for intermediate to advanced drummers. read more
In this weeks lesson we have a go at breaking down one of the most sampled drum breaks of... read more
This is the drum lesson for the "intro" portion of the song "Times LIke These" by Foo Fighters, a... read more
Learn to read the dynamics markings piano, forte crescendo and descrescendo in this drum lesson. You should already... read more
Learn a technique used in I'm Yours by Jason Mraz. Plus, develop your three-level dynamics. read more
In this weeks lesson we have got a two different 16th note triplet sticking patterns, one of which has... read more
In this week's lesson we have got a nice little exercise for those of you looking to practice and... 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
This is a great and challenging pattern played as 16th note triplets between the hi hat and the kick... read more
On "Ethiopia," the first single from The Red Hot Chili Peppers' new CD, I'm With You, Chad Smith plays... read more
