Drum Lessons


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Nirvana - 'Scentless Apprentice' Intro


Dave Grohl

Focus on the hand pattern in order to execute the flam comfortably. Heel-up will mean more volume.
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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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Street Beatz 02


Jojo Mayer

Work on good dynamics between snare ghostnotes and accents.
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Kick Hat Snare 06


Kev O'Shea

Practise a roll between hand and foot. F,R,F,R etc. This will help with the start of this beat.
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Foo Fighters ‘Rope’


Taylor Hawkins

Practise playing the bass drum with the crash cymbal on your weaker hand (See bar 3) @ 2mins 50.
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7/8 Groove


Tony Royster Jr.

Use a metronome at a low tempo to memorise the intricate rhythms before you attempt them at full speed.
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