Drum Lessons


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12/8 Groove


Aaron Spears

Count this out at slow tempos in order to get comfortable with the 12/8 feel. Count every second 8th whilst playing to improve timing.
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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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Linear Drum Beat


Ilan Rubin

Learn the R,L,F and L,R,F combinations slowly and lightly with an emphasis on moving from the forearm/elbow.
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Toto - 'Mushanga'


Jeff Porcaro

Be aware of the dynamics Jeff uses to create this feel. Some drums are accented, others are tapped lightly.
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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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Linear Drum Fill 03


Kev O'Shea

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