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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Paradiddle in 12/8


Ginger Baker

Play groups of 4 with the accent on the first beat. Play this pattern in 12/8 to hear the 3 over 4 feel. Then switch to paradiddles.
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Solo Groove


John Blackwell

Try this on the practise pad first. Get comfortable with the right hand sticking as much of the bass drum pattern copies this.
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Linear Drum Fill 02


Kev O'Shea

Practise to a metronome at a slow tempo to ensure the cross-sticking is clean.
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U2 - 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' Drum Intro


Larry Mullen Jr.

Try to play each drum at the same dynamic level to create the marching feel of this song.
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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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