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.

Filling Time - Chapter 2 (sample)

Convert simple hand-to-hand patterns into advanced linear sticking patterns...

Linear Drum Fill 02

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

Kick Hat Snare 02

Practise paradiddles with and without accents. Next try starting them on the offbeat.

Drum Solo Excerpt

Pay attention to Steve's masterful use of dynamics and timing...

Sting - Seven Days (basic pattern)

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