Drum Lessons

12/8 Groove

Count this out at slow tempos in order to get comfortable with the 12/8 feel. Count every second 8th whilst playing to improve timing.

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.

Nirvana - 'Scentless Apprentice' Intro

Focus on the hand pattern in order to execute the flam comfortably. Heel-up will mean more volume.

Street Beatz 02

Work on good dynamics between snare ghostnotes and accents.

Manky Beat

A manky sounding linear pattern played open-handed between hihat, snare and floor tom.

Sting - Seven Days (basic pattern)

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