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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Paradiddle in 12/8
Ginger Baker
Play groups of 4 with the accent on the first beat. Play this pattern in 12/8 to hear the 3 over 4 feel. Then switch to paradiddles.
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Linear Drum Fill 02
Kev O'Shea
Practise to a metronome at a slow tempo to ensure the cross-sticking is clean.
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Kick Hat Snare 03
Kev O'Shea
The L,F,R triplet is key to learning this beat. Practise it in 12/8.
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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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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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