Drum Lessons


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32nd Note Offbeat Groove


Chris Coleman

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


Eric Moore

Use a palm up technique to strike the floor tom, then palm down on the hihat.
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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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Linear Swing Fill


Gavin Harrison

Practise triplets of R,L,F and L,R,F in time to a metronome. Then shift from hand to hand singles and back to the linear triplets.
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Guitar Center Solo


Ilan Rubin

Learning the R,L,R,F combination is key to playing this pattern.
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7/8 Groove


Tony Royster Jr.

Use a metronome at a low tempo to memorise the intricate rhythms before you attempt them at full speed.
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