Drum Lessons


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Grammys Fill (transcribed)


Aaron Spears

Break down the fill into parts. Work on the hand and foot combinations separately first, then put it together and gradually increase the tempo.
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Linear Drum Beat


Ilan Rubin

Learn the R,L,F and L,R,F combinations slowly and lightly with an emphasis on moving from the forearm/elbow.
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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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Quintuplets - Groups of 5


Kev O'Shea

More information is covered in my book 'Filling Time'.
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Songo-inspired halftime


Kev O'Shea

Play R,L,F,L with accents in different places. Keep right hand on Hihat and left hand on the snare.
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Ghostnote Groove


Vinnie Colaiuta

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