What Is 5/8?

This lesson explores adding a syncopated crash on the "&" of beat 4. read more

In this weeks lesson I have put together a fun linear sticking pattern that works really well as a two... read more

The lesson takes a step back from the traditional format and explores the intricacies of music notation strategies. Learn... read more

I hope you excuse the pun in the title. “Common time” is a term used to refer to 4/4, which... read more

Learn a syncopated, open hi-hat technique used in the song I Need a Dollar by Aloe Blacc. read more

In this weeks lesson we are going to spice up our grooves by playing the bell of the ride cymbal... read more

In this lesson, learn a couple warmups that challenge you both physically and mentally to get the juices flowing! Alfred's Beginning... read more

This week's lesson examines the main chorus groove and fill from Shut Up and Dance by Walk The Moon. This... read more

In this week's lesson we have got a simple, yet effective drum fill idea using 16th note triplets (or sextuplets) with... read more

This week's Jammit lesson explores the groove from Rhythm Of Love by Plain White T's, with the classic Bo Diddley... read more

Learn a simple, but cool-sounding , drum fill that is intended to be played at a high tempo (ala Travis... read more

In this lesson, Dawn shares a hand pattern that explodes into some great sounding drum fill patterns. read more

In this week's lesson we have got a Steve Gadd inspired drum lick with a paradiddle style sticking pattern. read more

In part 1, you were introduced to the playing threes concept. This week, we'll continue developing threes coordination and expanding... read more

Although the mozambique is generally played in 4/4 time, Todd Walker adds a group of sixteenth notes on the 5e&a... read more