Drum Lessons


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32nd Note Offbeat Groove


Chris Coleman

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


Jeff Porcaro

Be aware of the dynamics Jeff uses to create this feel. Some drums are accented, others are tapped lightly.
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Songo-inspired halftime


Kev O'Shea

Play R,L,F,L with accents in different places. Keep right hand on Hihat and left hand on the snare.
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Unison Fill


Kev O'Shea

Practise moving from flams to unison and back again to improve accuracy. This example is mostly finger work.
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Drum Solo Excerpt


Steve Gadd

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