Drummer Tricks

Billy Ashbaugh: Bass Drum Techniuqe

billy ashbaugh — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:56:30 -0400

Today’s lesson will take a look at some bass drum techniques I’ve worked on over the years. I’ll cover topics about how to strike the drum (heel up vs.

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #1

billy ashbaugh — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:11:24 -0400

In today's lesson we're going to incorporate our heel toe hi-hat technique into a groove setting.

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Technique

billy ashbaugh — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:39:54 -0400

For today’s lesson we’re going to look at a technique used to create an open and closed hi-hat effect by using your left foot only. Get ready for a left leg workout!

Djembe Lesson: The Djembe as a Drum Set by Mark Haas

webadmin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:04:19 -0400

The X-Fill - Drum Licks

thedrumninja — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:50:34 -0500

Here's a simple lick that has a cool look and sound at higher tempos ...

16th Note Triplets - Drum Licks

thedrumninja — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:37:32 -0500

This lick makes your 16th note triplets a bit more interesting by splitting them up between the foot and the hands:

Billy Ashbaugh: Drum Intros & Big Endings

billy ashbaugh — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:05 -0500

This lesson has a very cool topic. How to pull off those big endings with the band as well as setting up drum intros! I’ll share with you my approach and what has worked for me. Enjoy!

Felipe Torres - Flip of the Week #16 Breathing Drums

Diablo — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:40:00 -0500

Feli's Flip of the Week #16-Breathing Drums

This week
ideas are about different sounds found when adding air pressure to the

Felipe Torres - Flip of the Week #13 - Left Hand Lead

Diablo — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:40:03 -0500

In this lesson Felipe shares some execrises he has used to help develope his left hand lead for grooves.

Mike Johnston - Something New To Practice

ThatDrummerKid — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:46:01 -0400

Here's a really cool lesson by Mike Johnston. He teaches that being
able to speak/talk while playing is actually very important in a live