Halftime Groove & Fill
Dave Weckl
Play with a metronome set to a low tempo and count in 16ths.
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Deep Purple - 'Fireball' Drum Intro
Ian Paice
Get the double bass pattern down first. You can play this with a slight swing to give the right feel.
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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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Syncopated Groove
Keith Carlock
Master the Swiss Army Tap to allow you to play syncopated patterns like this one.
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Linear Drum Fill 01
Kev O'Shea
L,R,F triplet is the basis of this fill. Learn it and also, L,R,L,R,F.
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Kick Hat Snare 03
Kev O'Shea
The L,F,R triplet is key to learning this beat. Practise it in 12/8.
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