32nd Note Fill
Chris Coleman
Work on the basic 6 note pattern between the hands and feet (RLRLFF).
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32nd Note Offbeat Groove
Chris Coleman
Work on the hi-hat pattern first. Next introduce bass drum. Introduce the snare when you can play steadily between hihat and bass drum.
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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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'50 Ways To Leave Your Lover' - Drum Intro
Steve Gadd
Practise linear patterns between hands and hihat pedal.
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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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