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.

32nd Note Offbeat Groove

Work on the hi-hat pattern first. Next introduce bass drum. Introduce the snare when you can play steadily between hihat and bass drum.

'Immigrant Song' Drum Beat

Practise the bass drum double separately then introduce the hands.

'Rock And Roll' end solo

R,L,F is a signature Bonham triplet. Move it around the kit.

Quintuplets - Groups of 5

More information is covered in my book 'Filling Time'.

32nd Note Inverted Doubles

With inverted doubles the pulse will be felt on the second stroke. Practise at low tempos to begin with.