Drum Lessons


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12/8 Groove


Aaron Spears

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.
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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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Linear Drum Fill 01


Kev O'Shea

L,R,F triplet is the basis of this fill. Learn it and also, L,R,L,R,F.
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Linear Drum Fill 03


Kev O'Shea

Play this fill without the double strokes on the bass drum initially to get a sense of the rhythm.
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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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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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