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.

Halftime Groove

Work on the 16th patterns in bar 3 between hand and foot separately. Be careful to play the ghostnotes lightly.

Guitar Center Solo

Learning the R,L,R,F combination is key to playing this pattern.

Street Beatz 02

Work on good dynamics between snare ghostnotes and accents.

Kick Hat Snare 06

Practise a roll between hand and foot. F,R,F,R etc. This will help with the start of this beat.

Playing Across The Bar Line

Use a metronome to keep the count while you experiment with playing over the bar line.