Drum Lessons


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Moscow Groove


Eric Moore

Practise the first 8 notes of this pattern on a practise pad only. Use it in daily playing. Gradually introduce the bass drum hits.
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Paradiddle in 12/8


Ginger Baker

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.
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Guitar Center Solo


Ilan Rubin

Learning the R,L,R,F combination is key to playing this pattern.
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Solo Groove


John Blackwell

Try this on the practise pad first. Get comfortable with the right hand sticking as much of the bass drum pattern copies this.
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Filling Time - Chapter 2 (sample)


Kev O'Shea

Convert simple hand-to-hand patterns into advanced linear sticking patterns...
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7/8 Groove


Tony Royster Jr.

Use a metronome at a low tempo to memorise the intricate rhythms before you attempt them at full speed.
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