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.

Red Hot Chili Peppers - 'Dani California' Intro

Work on one-handed ruffs, bass drum double-strokes and, of course, timing and feel...

Kick Hat Snare 03

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

Sneaky Shuffle Variation

Time the drop of the stick to allow the ghostnote to land between the shuffle pattern. There is no need for much force here, simply timing.

Drum Solo Excerpt

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

Sting - Seven Days (basic pattern)

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