Linear Drumming Pattern
Aaron Spears
A good warm up exercise. Focus on clean strokes with good time at lower tempos. Accents can be alternated between hand and foot.
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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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Linear Drum Beat
Ilan Rubin
Learn the R,L,F and L,R,F combinations slowly and lightly with an emphasis on moving from the forearm/elbow.
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'Immigrant Song' Drum Beat
John Bonham
Practise the bass drum double separately then introduce the hands.
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Kick Hat Snare 05
Kev O'Shea
Practise the 6 stroke roll: R,L,R,R,L,L. Next play it in groups of three as triplets.
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Kick Hat Snare 07
Kev O'Shea
You can change the pitch of the hihat bell by applying some pressure to the pedal. Find the sound you like best.
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