Drum Lessons


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32nd Note Offbeat Groove


Chris Coleman

Work on the hi-hat pattern first. Next introduce bass drum. Introduce the snare when you can play steadily between hihat and bass drum.
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Linear Swing Fill


Gavin Harrison

Practise triplets of R,L,F and L,R,F in time to a metronome. Then shift from hand to hand singles and back to the linear triplets.
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Toto - 'Mushanga'


Jeff Porcaro

Be aware of the dynamics Jeff uses to create this feel. Some drums are accented, others are tapped lightly.
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Street Beatz 01


Jojo Mayer

Practice linear patterns between snare, hihat and kick in 4/4. RLF, LRF etc.
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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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Insane 4-way Co-ordination


Thomas Lang

Try playing the left side ostinato without doubles as a 16th note pattern, to begin with...
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