Moscow Groove
Eric Moore
Practise the first 8 notes of this pattern on a practise pad only. Use it in daily playing. Gradually introduce the bass drum hits.
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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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The Bonhadiddle (Moby Dick)
John Bonham
Happens around the 2 minute mark. Swap the double 'L' in a regular paradiddle for 2 bass drum strokes.
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Quintuplets - Groups of 5
Kev O'Shea
More information is covered in my book 'Filling Time'.
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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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Foo Fighters ‘Rope’
Taylor Hawkins
Practise playing the bass drum with the crash cymbal on your weaker hand (See bar 3) @ 2mins 50.
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