Drum Lessons


Click on an image to see the video and choose download to save the PDF


12/8 Groove


Aaron Spears

Count this out at slow tempos in order to get comfortable with the 12/8 feel. Count every second 8th whilst playing to improve timing.
Download


'Immigrant Song' Drum Beat


John Bonham

Practise the bass drum double separately then introduce the hands.
Download


Street Beatz 02


Jojo Mayer

Work on good dynamics between snare ghostnotes and accents.
Download


U2 - 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' Drum Intro


Larry Mullen Jr.

Try to play each drum at the same dynamic level to create the marching feel of this song.
Download


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.
Download


Ghostnote Groove


Vinnie Colaiuta

Practise pull-out accents on the snare hand. Watch for this accent on the second double of the shuffle.
Download