Drum Lessons


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Buddy Rich Sixes


Buddy Rich

This is a six stroke pattern in triplets using the ride cymbal, snare and bass drum. You can play this pattern starting on any of the six notes.
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Rudimental Warm Up


Gavin Harrison

Use fingers to help with the left hand triple strokes. Use bounce for the quick ruffs.
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Toto - 'Mushanga'


Jeff Porcaro

Be aware of the dynamics Jeff uses to create this feel. Some drums are accented, others are tapped lightly.
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Walk This Way - Drum Intro


Joey Kramer

Timing the bass drum with the open hihat bark is the key to nailing this beat.
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Kick Hat Snare 02


Kev O'Shea

Practise paradiddles with and without accents. Next try starting them on the offbeat.
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Unison Fill


Kev O'Shea

Practise moving from flams to unison and back again to improve accuracy. This example is mostly finger work.
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