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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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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Unison Fill


Kev O'Shea

Practise moving from flams to unison and back again to improve accuracy. This example is mostly finger work.
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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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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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