Drum Lessons


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Paradiddle in 12/8


Ginger Baker

Play groups of 4 with the accent on the first beat. Play this pattern in 12/8 to hear the 3 over 4 feel. Then switch to paradiddles.
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Kick Hat Snare 01


Kev O'Shea

First get comfortable with F,R,L,F,R,L,R,L (whilst accenting the last 'L'). There rest is a variation on a basic paradiddle.
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Kick Hat Snare 05


Kev O'Shea

Practise the 6 stroke roll: R,L,R,R,L,L. Next play it in groups of three as triplets.
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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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Insane 4-way Co-ordination


Thomas Lang

Try playing the left side ostinato without doubles as a 16th note pattern, to begin with...
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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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