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.

'Immigrant Song' Drum Beat

Practise the bass drum double separately then introduce the hands.

'Rock And Roll' end solo

R,L,F is a signature Bonham triplet. Move it around the kit.

Linear Drum Fill 03

Play this fill without the double strokes on the bass drum initially to get a sense of the rhythm.

Doubling Up

You may need to experiment with different bass pedal settings to find the right spring tension for you.

Drum Solo Excerpt

Pay attention to Steve's masterful use of dynamics and timing...