In today’s lesson, I’ll break down and explain the Triple Ratamacue. Enjoy! ... read more...

On November 6th, 2010 - Randy Van Patten and DrummerConnection.com in conjunction with several other sponsors (please check the banner on this video) put on a Cencer Benefit called 12 Hours of Drumming For Cancer. Randy Van Patten drummed for 12 Hours - 9AM - 9PM EST straight and drummers from around the area came in and joined him. Special Guest to the event - Billy Ashbaugh sat in with Randy Van Patten for an incredible jam session / drum duet. Watch as these two masters feed off ... read more...

In today’s lesson we’re going to get busier with the kick drum pattern. It’s time to introduce some 16th note rhythms on the kick drum. This is going to require some independence, so if this is new to you remember to slow everything down and go at your own pace. Don’t forget to download the PDF file for the kick drum patterns to workout with. ... read more...

Today’s lesson is going to add some more ghost notes to our hand pattern. These two tiny notes really help to propel the groove forward. Don’t forget to download the PDF file for the kick drum patterns to workout with. Enjoy!  ... read more...

We’re adding two more patterns to workout with on the kick drum. These rhythms are getting funky! We’re also getting busier with our rhythms as well by introducing our first three note possibility. Remember to slow this stuff down and make sure everything feels good before you move on to another rhythm or speed up the groove. Make sure you print the PDF file to get all 12 one bar grooves. ... read more...

For Part 2, we’re going to add two new rhythmic figures to explore around the kit as fills. We’re still going to get use to these rhythms by practicing them on the snare drum only at first. Once comfortable, we’ll begin to move them around the kit. Remember to be creative and enjoy the journey! ... read more...

Today’s lesson will take a look at playing the & or up beat pattern on the hi-hat during a groove. For now the snare will continue to play a nice solid rim shot for beats 2 & 4. This can feel a little strange if it’s your first time trying this. We’re going to ease into this by only playing 8th note figures on the kick drum for now. Don’t forget to download the PDF file for 12 one bar grooves to practice. Enjoy! ... read more...

In this lesson I’ll break down and explain a rudiment called the Single Stroke 7. ... read more...

This is the final version of adding ghost notes to our 1/2 Time Shuffle. Today we're going to add the middle triplet to beat 3. This can be a little tricky at first. Remember you have to still hit the back beat as a rim shot then quietly tap the ghost note immediately after. I recommend getting the hand pattern down first, before you try playing the kick drum patterns from the PDF download. This is my favorite version to play. Enjoy! ... read more...

In today's lesson I'm going to break down and explain the Single Stroke Four rudiment. Enjoy! ... read more...