Quick, Slick Drum Lick
Learn a linear, single-measure drum fill made up of sixteenth notes and a fun sticking pattern. read more
Learn a linear, single-measure drum fill made up of sixteenth notes and a fun sticking pattern. read more
Learn a fun and challenging exercise for improving independence and coordination. The hands and kick repeat a sixteenth-note pattern that... read more
This lesson explores the sticking pattern from a few weeks ago. This time, we are orchestrating the idea around the... read more
Learn a sweet linear groove ideal for intermediate level players. The pattern is a single measure of solid 16th notes... read more
The term "Skeleton," in drumming, refers to drum parts that use only the snare, bass, and cymbals. In other words,... read more
This slick funk-rock groove is used by Keith McJimson in the live version of Problem by Ariana Grande. read more
This linear groove starts off with a simple, but great-sounding, pattern. Each bar adds to the previous bar to gradually... read more
For this week's drum lesson we have got part 2 of our intermediate to advanced drum lick. If you can... read more
Happy New Year drummers! For the first lesson of the year, we've got a two-part drum fill lesson for intermediate... read more
Combining 32nd notes and 16th notes, in this lesson we'll create a fun, linear drum fill great for any level... read more
The third lesson in our exclusive Musicians Institute lesson series, this time we explore exercises that are designed to help... read more
These grooves all feature syncopated, go-go beat style patterns. Beat #1 uses the bass drum to emphasize the syncopation, while... read more
This linear groove uses the ride bell to accent the syncopation. The suggested tempo is 120 bpm, but this groove... read more
For this week's lesson we have got a sweet 2 measure drum beat played predominantly on the hi hats. With... read more
This slick funk groove is a linear pattern broken up between the toms, snare and bass drum. read more