Drum Lessons


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Drum Groove and Fill


Dave Elitch

Play R,L,F and L,R,F to very slowly to a metronome as 16th notes. This three over four feel will help you understand the rhythm.
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Solo Groove


John Blackwell

Try this on the practise pad first. Get comfortable with the right hand sticking as much of the bass drum pattern copies this.
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Street Beatz 01


Jojo Mayer

Practice linear patterns between snare, hihat and kick in 4/4. RLF, LRF etc.
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Kick Hat Snare 05


Kev O'Shea

Practise the 6 stroke roll: R,L,R,R,L,L. Next play it in groups of three as triplets.
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Triple Stroke Bass Drum Exercise


Kev O'Shea

Use the heel-toe method to play a double stroke. Add another toe stroke to complete the triple stroke.
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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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