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.

Red Hot Chili Peppers - 'Dani California' Intro

Work on one-handed ruffs, bass drum double-strokes and, of course, timing and feel...

32nd Note Fill

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

2 Cross Sticking Patterns

Use a palm up technique to strike the floor tom, then palm down on the hihat.

Toto - 'Africa' Drum Beat

Play the bass drum hits on beat 1 & 3 slightly louder to create more of a bossa nova/samba feel.

Sting - Seven Days (basic pattern)

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