Drum Lessons


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Toto - 'Africa' Drum Beat


Jeff Porcaro

Play the bass drum hits on beat 1 & 3 slightly louder to create more of a bossa nova/samba feel.
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Solo Groove


John Blackwell

Try this on the practise pad first. Get comfortable with the right hand sticking as much of the bass drum pattern copies this.
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Doubling Up


Kev O'Shea

You may need to experiment with different bass pedal settings to find the right spring tension for you.
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Kick Hat Snare 01


Kev O'Shea

First get comfortable with F,R,L,F,R,L,R,L (whilst accenting the last 'L'). There rest is a variation on a basic paradiddle.
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Alternating Linear Fill


Kev O'Shea

Play the linear pattern without accents. Next accent every third note, alternating between hand and foot. Switch hands.
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U2 - 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' Drum Intro


Larry Mullen Jr.

Try to play each drum at the same dynamic level to create the marching feel of this song.
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