Drum Lessons


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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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Syncopated Groove


Keith Carlock

Master the Swiss Army Tap to allow you to play syncopated patterns like this one.
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Kick Hat Snare 01


Kev O'Shea

First get comfortable with F,R,L,F,R,L,R,L (whilst accenting the last 'L'). There rest is a variation on a basic paradiddle.
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Unison Fill


Kev O'Shea

Practise moving from flams to unison and back again to improve accuracy. This example is mostly finger work.
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Insane 4-way Co-ordination


Thomas Lang

Try playing the left side ostinato without doubles as a 16th note pattern, to begin with...
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Sting - Seven Days (basic pattern)


Vinnie Colaiuta

A hypnotic pattern in 5 which sounds easier than it really is.
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