Drum Lessons


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Halftime Groove


Chad Smith

Work on the 16th patterns in bar 3 between hand and foot separately. Be careful to play the ghostnotes lightly.
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Deep Purple - 'Fireball' Drum Intro


Ian Paice

Get the double bass pattern down first. You can play this with a slight swing to give the right feel.
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'Immigrant Song' Drum Beat


John Bonham

Practise the bass drum double separately then introduce the hands.
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Quintuplets - Groups of 5


Kev O'Shea

More information is covered in my book 'Filling Time'.
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Kick Hat Snare 03


Kev O'Shea

The L,F,R triplet is key to learning this beat. Practise it in 12/8.
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Kick Hat Snare 06


Kev O'Shea

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