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.

Linear Drum Beat

Learn the R,L,F and L,R,F combinations slowly and lightly with an emphasis on moving from the forearm/elbow.

'Immigrant Song' Drum Beat

Practise the bass drum double separately then introduce the hands.

Drum Solo Excerpt

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

Sting - Seven Days (basic pattern)

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