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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Linear Drum Beat


Ilan Rubin

Learn the R,L,F and L,R,F combinations slowly and lightly with an emphasis on moving from the forearm/elbow.
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Toto - 'Africa' Drum Beat


Jeff Porcaro

Play the bass drum hits on beat 1 & 3 slightly louder to create more of a bossa nova/samba feel.
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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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Syncopated Groove


Keith Carlock

Master the Swiss Army Tap to allow you to play syncopated patterns like this one.
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32nd Note Inverted Doubles


Kev O'Shea

With inverted doubles the pulse will be felt on the second stroke. Practise at low tempos to begin with.
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