This lesson was designed for all the players out there just getting into fills. We’re going to take three basic 16th note rhythms and begin to mix and match them within a one bar pattern. Remember to be creative as you begin to explore these fills around the drumset. Don’t forget to download and print the PDF file. ... read more...

For today's lesson we're going to expand on the Para Triplet sticking pattern and begin to explore this concept in a groove setting. This is a more advanced exercise so please remember to slow everything down when first digging into this stuff! Don't forget to download the PDF file to better help you work through this lesson. Enjoy!    ... read more...

Today's lesson will allow everyone to create there own fills from this sticking formula. This is a continuation from Triplet Warm-Up #1 Part 2, so if you're not sure what's going on please check out that lesson first. https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/4386-triplet-warm-exercise-part-2 Once the concept is comfortable, it's time for you to customize your own fill ideas by combining 1,2,3 or 4 beat accent combinations between your right and left hand. Remember, the sky's the limit her... read more...

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. heel down) as well as what to do after you strike the drum (burying the beater vs. letting the beater come up off the head). I’ll also share a couple of ways to work on playing two quick notes back to back with a single pedal. Enjoy!... read more...

It’s time to add more ghost notes to our hand pattern! Today, we’re going to add the last triplet of beat three. This one tiny note really helps propel this groove forward. Don’t forget to download the PDF file and print it. Enjoy! ... read more...

Today’s lesson will take a look at the rudiment The Double Ratamacue. Enjoy! ... read more...

In today’s lesson I’m going to break down and explain the Para Triplet. Enjoy! ... read more...

In Part 2, we’re going to get a little busier with the kick drum. It’s time to introduce a few 16th note rhythms. For now we’re going to keep the two variations of the opening hat, both on the downbeat and also on the upbeat. The ride will continue with straight 8th notes with a solid 2 and 4 on the snare. Don’t forget to download the PDF file with kick drum rhythms. Enjoy!  ... read more...

In Part 4, we're going back to steady quarter notes with you hi-hat foot while we introduce a few 16th note rhythms on the kick drum. We're still keeping steady 8th notes on the ride with 2 and 4 accented on the snare drum. Don't forget to relax and stay on each groove until it  feels really settled. Enjoy! ... read more...