Linear Swing Fill
Gavin Harrison
Practise triplets of R,L,F and L,R,F in time to a metronome. Then shift from hand to hand singles and back to the linear triplets.
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Walk This Way - Drum Intro
Joey Kramer
Timing the bass drum with the open hihat bark is the key to nailing this beat.
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Street Beatz 01
Jojo Mayer
Practice linear patterns between snare, hihat and kick in 4/4. RLF, LRF etc.
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Sneaky Shuffle Variation
Kev O'Shea
Time the drop of the stick to allow the ghostnote to land between the shuffle pattern. There is no need for much force here, simply timing.
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Alternating Linear Fill
Kev O'Shea
Play the linear pattern without accents. Next accent every third note, alternating between hand and foot. Switch hands.
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Ghostnote Groove
Vinnie Colaiuta
Practise pull-out accents on the snare hand. Watch for this accent on the second double of the shuffle.
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