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.

32nd Note Fill

Work on the basic 6 note pattern between the hands and feet (RLRLFF).

Walk This Way - Drum Intro

Timing the bass drum with the open hihat bark is the key to nailing this beat.

Linear Drum Fill 02

Practise to a metronome at a slow tempo to ensure the cross-sticking is clean.

Quintuplets - Groups of 5

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

Kick Hat Snare 03

The L,F,R triplet is key to learning this beat. Practise it in 12/8.