Drum Lessons


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32nd Note Offbeat Groove


Chris Coleman

Work on the hi-hat pattern first. Next introduce bass drum. Introduce the snare when you can play steadily between hihat and bass drum.
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Filling Time - Chapter 2 (sample)


Kev O'Shea

Convert simple hand-to-hand patterns into advanced linear sticking patterns...
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Kick Hat Snare 02


Kev O'Shea

Practise paradiddles with and without accents. Next try starting them on the offbeat.
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Kick Hat Snare 04


Kev O'Shea

Practise the inverted single paradiddle: R,L,L,R,L,R,R,L with and without accents on the first beat of each 4 notes.
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Alternating Linear Fill


Kev O'Shea

Play the linear pattern without accents. Next accent every third note, alternating between hand and foot. Switch hands.
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Sting - Seven Days (basic pattern)


Vinnie Colaiuta

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