Drum Lessons

Buddy Rich Sixes

This is a six stroke pattern in triplets using the ride cymbal, snare and bass drum. You can play this pattern starting on any of the six notes.

32nd Note Fill

Work on the basic 6 note pattern between the hands and feet (RLRLFF).

Drum Groove and Fill

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.

Street Beatz 02

Work on good dynamics between snare ghostnotes and accents.

Quintuplets - Groups of 5

More information is covered in my book 'Filling Time'.

Playing Across The Bar Line

Use a metronome to keep the count while you experiment with playing over the bar line.