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Taking the Pyramid Around the Drums

by Drummeretc on 05/16/2011 | 1,180 Views | 0 Comments

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The Pyramid Exercise

by Drummeretc on 05/16/2011 | 1,528 Views | 0 Comments

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Foot Speed "The Pyramid"

by Drummeretc on 05/16/2011 | 1,313 Views | 0 Comments

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Setting Up Hits on the "a" of 4

by Drummeretc on 05/16/2011 | 787 Views | 0 Comments

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How To Play I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor by The Arctic Monkeys

by thedrumninja on 05/16/2011 | 1,570 Views | 0 Comments

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Download the pdf at: www.thedrumninja.com/drum-transcriptions Ninjas! In this lesson we'll be learning how to play I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor by the Arctic Monkeys which was the bands first single, released on 17 October 2005. The track debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart, won Best Track at the 2006 NME Awards and was also a hit in the United States, hitting #7 on the US Modern Rock Charts. Matt Helders wrote a dynamite drum part for I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor that's had a lot of drummers scratching their heads since the song came out. This up-tempo indie-rock track has some tricky little passages and a whole lot of energy.  Intro The intro of the track is probably the most challenging part with rapid sixteenths on the snare dotted between a 1/4 note groove that follows the guitar riff. There is an extra bass drum note on the second four bars of the intro so follow the chart on your first few run-through's. Verse The verse groove i... more...

How To Play Cochise by Audioslave

by thedrumninja on 04/25/2011 | 2,322 Views | 1 Comments

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Download the PDF at: www.thedrumninja.com/drum-transcriptions Happy Eater Ninjas! In this lesson we'll be learning how to play Cochise by Audioslave which was the first single from the band's self-titled debut release (2002). The track peaked at #69 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, # 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks and #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.  Cochise is a mid-tempo rock track that embodies drummer Brad Wilk's heavy duty playing. He sets the tone right from the outset and stamps the track with his signature style and power.  Intro The intro of the track has an almost tribal feel with a spacious tom groove that overlays the guitar effects. This creates a load of tension that is built upon with a flammed backbeat half way through.  Verse The verse groove is a heavy 8th note ride pattern and backbeat with the bass drum landing on 'one', the 'a' of two and the 'and' of three. It may see... more...

How To Play Mountains by Biffy Clyro

by thedrumninja on 04/19/2011 | 1,428 Views | 0 Comments

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Download the pdf at www.thedrumninja.com/drum-transcriptions Ninjas! In this lesson we'll be learning how to play Mountains by Biffy Clyro which is the band's highest charting single to date, peaking at #5 on the UK singles chart. Originally released on August 18, 2008 as a 'non-album' single, it was later included on the band's fifth studio album, Only Revolutions. Mountains is a great example of drummer, Ben Johnston's powerful and energetic playing. He drives the track with an eighth-note rock feel and breaks up the different sections of the song by switching between the hi-hats, ride and crash. Verse On the verse you will notice a bar of 4/4 followed by a bar of 7/8. The first few times you hear this it can be a bit confusing but follow along with the transcription and all will become clear.  Chorus During the chorus Ben plays a heavy eighth-note groove on the crash to give it that massive sound. The snare changes from a two and four backbeat to the three... more...

Expanding Your Playing Genre's/Style's

by Ptmmtp on 04/17/2011 | 950 Views | 2 Comments

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These are just a few ideas that have helped my drumming progress throughout the years of my playing.

Can't Get Enough - Bad Company - The Drum Ninja

by thedrumninja on 04/04/2011 | 1,915 Views | 0 Comments

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Download The PDF: www.thedrumninja.com Ninjas! In this lesson we'll be learning how to play Can't Get Enough Of Your Love by Bad Company which appeared on their 1974 self-titled debut album. As a single, this song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and #1 on Cashbox magazine's Top 100 Singles chart.

Love Is Stronger Than Justice - Sting - The Drum Ninja

by thedrumninja on 03/28/2011 | 1,750 Views | 0 Comments

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Download The PDF at http://thedrumninja.com Ninjas! In this lesson we'll be learning how to play Love Is Stronger Than Justice (The Munificant Seven) by Sting which was the second track on his 1993 release (fourth studio album) Ten Summoner's Tales. The album was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 1993. In 1994, it was nominated for five Grammy awards, winning Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance ("If I Ever Lose My Faith in You") and Best Long Form Music Video.  Love Is Stronger than justice features the stellar drumming of Vinnie Colaiuta who really made a statement with a rock solid 7/8 groove that switches seamlessly into a quirky country shuffle on the chorus. He also opens up a little in the outro and offers a little taster of what he's truly capable of.  Verse The verse groove is in 7/8 and features a sixteenth note pattern played with the right hand on the hi-hat. The snare lands on the three an... more...