Red Hot Chili Peppers - 'Dani California' Intro
Chad Smith
Work on one-handed ruffs, bass drum double-strokes and, of course, timing and feel...
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Toto - 'Mushanga'
Jeff Porcaro
Be aware of the dynamics Jeff uses to create this feel. Some drums are accented, others are tapped lightly.
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Street Beatz 03
Jojo Mayer
Jojo starts the beat with pull-out accents on the snare hand. Start at a slow tempo and aim for accuracy and good dynamics.
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Sneaky Shuffle Variation
Kev O'Shea
Time the drop of the stick to allow the ghostnote to land between the shuffle pattern. There is no need for much force here, simply timing.
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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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Linear-Type Beat
Vinnie Colaiuta
Practise cross-handed sticking between splashes and cymbals.
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