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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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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Kick Hat Snare 01
Kev O'Shea
First get comfortable with F,R,L,F,R,L,R,L (whilst accenting the last 'L'). There rest is a variation on a basic paradiddle.
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Kick Hat Snare 03
Kev O'Shea
The L,F,R triplet is key to learning this beat. Practise it in 12/8.
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Kick Hat Snare 07
Kev O'Shea
You can change the pitch of the hihat bell by applying some pressure to the pedal. Find the sound you like best.
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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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