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.

Drum Groove and Fill

Play R,L,F and L,R,F to very slowly to a metronome as 16th notes. This three over four feel will help you understand the rhythm.

Deep Purple - 'Fireball' Drum Intro

Get the double bass pattern down first. You can play this with a slight swing to give the right feel.

Guitar Center Solo

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

Quintuplets - Groups of 5

More information is covered in my book 'Filling Time'.

Drum Solo Excerpt

Pay attention to Steve's masterful use of dynamics and timing...