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.

32nd Note Offbeat Groove

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

Deep Purple - 'Fireball' Drum Intro

Get the double bass pattern down first. You can play this with a slight swing to give the right feel.

'Rock And Roll' end solo

R,L,F is a signature Bonham triplet. Move it around the kit.

Quintuplets - Groups of 5

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

Drum Solo Excerpt

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