By placing an emphasis on the “up” stroke, you create a unique syncopated groove. This technique can be used... read more
For this week's lesson we have got a fun little paradiddle workout on the practice pad. The exercise consists... read more
Dominic Howard lays down an alternating ride/crash ostinato over a 5/4 groove. Sound odd? Probably, but it's oddly great!... read more
In this weeks lesson we have a fun drum fill idea that we can orchestrate around the drum kit.... read more
This lesson introduces a simple way to embellish your hi-hat today. read more
Learn a versatile hand pattern that can be used to create beats and fills around the kit. read more
In this lesson, Dawn demonstrates a rockin' cross-sticking groove that's both flashy and catchy. read more
This week we are back on the practice pad with this fun four measure sequence that combines paradiddles and... read more
This sweet drum fill idea has gotten a lot of mileage over the years. It's a sextuplet pattern combining... read more
The second installment of our exclusive Musicians Institute Hollywood Spring 2017 drum lesson series, Tim McIntyre lets the rolls... read more
This is a high-energy song, as many Foo Fighter's songs are. The outro repeats a refrain on beats 1... read more
Learn 5 drum beats for beginner-level players. The kick and snare placements remain the same for all five beats,... read more
Learn a funky groove with Nate Brown, complete with sheet music and full explanations. DRUMMIES! 2010 POLL read more
In this week's Monday lesson, Nate Brown teaches the main groove and a fill from R U Mine by... read more
In this weeks lesson we have a go at a cracking drum fill idea that uses a combination of... read more
