Drum Lessons

Buddy Rich Sixes

This is a six stroke pattern in triplets using the ride cymbal, snare and bass drum. You can play this pattern starting on any of the six notes.

Kick Hat Snare 03

The L,F,R triplet is key to learning this beat. Practise it in 12/8.

Triple Stroke Bass Drum Exercise

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

Alternating Linear Fill

Play the linear pattern without accents. Next accent every third note, alternating between hand and foot. Switch hands.

Sting - Seven Days (basic pattern)

A hypnotic pattern in 5 which sounds easier than it really is.

Linear-Type Beat

Practise cross-handed sticking between splashes and cymbals.