Drum Lessons


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Drum Groove and Fill


Dave Elitch

Play R,L,F and L,R,F to very slowly to a metronome as 16th notes. This three over four feel will help you understand the rhythm.
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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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Triple Stroke Bass Drum Exercise


Kev O'Shea

Use the heel-toe method to play a double stroke. Add another toe stroke to complete the triple stroke.
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32nd Note Inverted Doubles


Kev O'Shea

With inverted doubles the pulse will be felt on the second stroke. Practise at low tempos to begin with.
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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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Playing Across The Bar Line


Pablo Gonzales

Use a metronome to keep the count while you experiment with playing over the bar line.
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