Drum Lessons


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Linear Swing Fill


Gavin Harrison

Practise triplets of R,L,F and L,R,F in time to a metronome. Then shift from hand to hand singles and back to the linear triplets.
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Guitar Center Solo


Ilan Rubin

Learning the R,L,R,F combination is key to playing this pattern.
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The Bonhadiddle (Moby Dick)


John Bonham

Happens around the 2 minute mark. Swap the double 'L' in a regular paradiddle for 2 bass drum strokes.
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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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Manky Beat


Kev O'Shea

A manky sounding linear pattern played open-handed between hihat, snare and floor tom.
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Foo Fighters ‘Rope’


Taylor Hawkins

Practise playing the bass drum with the crash cymbal on your weaker hand (See bar 3) @ 2mins 50.
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