Drum Lessons

Buddy Rich Sixes

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.

Paradiddle in 12/8

Play groups of 4 with the accent on the first beat. Play this pattern in 12/8 to hear the 3 over 4 feel. Then switch to paradiddles.

Street Beatz 02

Work on good dynamics between snare ghostnotes and accents.

Linear Drum Fill 01

L,R,F triplet is the basis of this fill. Learn it and also, L,R,L,R,F.

Playing Across The Bar Line

Use a metronome to keep the count while you experiment with playing over the bar line.

Sting - Seven Days (basic pattern)

A hypnotic pattern in 5 which sounds easier than it really is.