Drum Lessons


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Syncopated Groove


Keith Carlock

Master the Swiss Army Tap to allow you to play syncopated patterns like this one.
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Kick Hat Snare 06


Kev O'Shea

Practise a roll between hand and foot. F,R,F,R etc. This will help with the start of this beat.
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Kick Hat Snare 08


Kev O'Shea

Practise the 'closed' roll on the edge of the snare. See how many times you can get the stick to bounce on each hand. Then increase the tempo.
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Drum Solo Excerpt


Steve Gadd

Pay attention to Steve's masterful use of dynamics and timing...
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'50 Ways To Leave Your Lover' - Drum Intro


Steve Gadd

Practise linear patterns between hands and hihat pedal.
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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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