Drum Lessons


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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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Halftime Groove


Chad Smith

Work on the 16th patterns in bar 3 between hand and foot separately. Be careful to play the ghostnotes lightly.
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Linear Drum Fill 02


Kev O'Shea

Practise to a metronome at a slow tempo to ensure the cross-sticking is clean.
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Doubling Up


Kev O'Shea

You may need to experiment with different bass pedal settings to find the right spring tension for you.
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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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Kick Hat Snare 07


Kev O'Shea

You can change the pitch of the hihat bell by applying some pressure to the pedal. Find the sound you like best.
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