Red Hot Chili Peppers - 'Dani California' Intro
Chad Smith
Work on one-handed ruffs, bass drum double-strokes and, of course, timing and feel...
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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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2 Cross Sticking Patterns
Eric Moore
Use a palm up technique to strike the floor tom, then palm down on the hihat.
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Moscow Groove
Eric Moore
Practise the first 8 notes of this pattern on a practise pad only. Use it in daily playing. Gradually introduce the bass drum hits.
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Deep Purple - 'Fireball' Drum Intro
Ian Paice
Get the double bass pattern down first. You can play this with a slight swing to give the right feel.
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Songo-inspired halftime
Kev O'Shea
Play R,L,F,L with accents in different places. Keep right hand on Hihat and left hand on the snare.
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