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 & Fill

Play with a metronome set to a low tempo and count in 16ths.

'Immigrant Song' Drum Beat

Practise the bass drum double separately then introduce the hands.

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.

Alternating Linear Fill

Play the linear pattern without accents. Next accent every third note, alternating between hand and foot. Switch hands.

Drum Solo Excerpt

Pay attention to Steve's masterful use of dynamics and timing...