Drum Lessons


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Grammys Fill (transcribed)


Aaron Spears

Break down the fill into parts. Work on the hand and foot combinations separately first, then put it together and gradually increase the tempo.
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Buddy Rich Sixes


Buddy Rich

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.
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Kick Hat Snare 04


Kev O'Shea

Practise the inverted single paradiddle: R,L,L,R,L,R,R,L with and without accents on the first beat of each 4 notes.
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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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'50 Ways To Leave Your Lover' - Drum Intro


Steve Gadd

Practise linear patterns between hands and hihat pedal.
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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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