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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Toto - 'Africa' Drum Beat


Jeff Porcaro

Play the bass drum hits on beat 1 & 3 slightly louder to create more of a bossa nova/samba feel.
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'Immigrant Song' Drum Beat


John Bonham

Practise the bass drum double separately then introduce the hands.
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Kick Hat Snare 02


Kev O'Shea

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