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.

Guitar Center Solo

Learning the R,L,R,F combination is key to playing this pattern.

Quintuplets - Groups of 5

More information is covered in my book 'Filling Time'.

Kick Hat Snare 01

First get comfortable with F,R,L,F,R,L,R,L (whilst accenting the last 'L'). There rest is a variation on a basic paradiddle.

Kick Hat Snare 02

Practise paradiddles with and without accents. Next try starting them on the offbeat.

32nd Note Inverted Doubles

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