Drum Lessons


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Drum Groove and Fill


Dave Elitch

Play R,L,F and L,R,F to very slowly to a metronome as 16th notes. This three over four feel will help you understand the rhythm.
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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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Walk This Way - Drum Intro


Joey Kramer

Timing the bass drum with the open hihat bark is the key to nailing this beat.
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Triple Stroke Bass Drum Exercise


Kev O'Shea

Use the heel-toe method to play a double stroke. Add another toe stroke to complete the triple stroke.
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Unison Fill


Kev O'Shea

Practise moving from flams to unison and back again to improve accuracy. This example is mostly finger work.
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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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