In this lesson we'll take another look at linear drumming where no two voices/limbs play at the same time. This is without doubt one of the slickest styles of drumming and when you hear the masters... Steve Gadd, Mike Clark and Carter Beauford it'll blow your mind. There are twelve linear beats on the accompanying pdf, six of which are shown in the video. Start off at a slow 50-70bpm and try to get a nice even spacing between all the notes. You should practice the grooves straight, as written,... read more...

In this lesson I'll be showing you how to play Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz. This track was released in 1993 from the album of the same name and became one of Lenny's most successful songs. Download The PDF The track features one of the catchiest guitar riffs ever written but it's Cindy Blackman's high-energy drumming that really makes the song (at least it does for me!). The vibe is established straight from the outset with quarter notes on the snare to accompany the g... read more...

Here's a look at the track Hurry Up And Wait from the Doin’ Something album by one of my favorite bands, Soulive. It features the grooving drums of Alan Evans, his brother Neal on the Hammond B3 and Eric Krasno on guitar. Very few trios are able to get such a big, funky sound which is why I love this group and this track so much. Download the pdf. The intro to this tune is in 6/4 with a strong accent on beat one and 8th notes played on the hi-hat. Alan plays some tasty little ghost ... read more...

Here’s a look at a real funk classic, L.T.D’s, “(Everytime I Turn Around) Back In Love Again”. This single was released from their Something to Love album and spent two weeks at number one on the US R&B singles chart. It also peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number nineteen on the disco chart. Download The Transcription - http://thedrumninja.com/downloads/backinloveagain.pdfJeffrey Osborne lays down a clean funky groove throughout with some tasty vari... read more...

Here's a cool 9 over 6 idea from 'Dangerous' Dave WecklRhythm: 16th Note TripletsSticking: RLR FFR, LFF RLR, FFR LFF, RLR LRL Chart: ... read more...

Here’s a break down of Jeff Porcaro’s famous groove on Rosanna by Toto. Rhythm: 8th Note Triplets Level: Intermediate Chart: ... read more...