lessons

Drum Parts \

How To Play Chris Adler’s “Invictus” Drum Part

Chris Adler

In this video lesson, Nate Brown demonstrates Chris Adler’s drum part on the song “Invictus” from Lamb Of God’s latest album Resolution.

Artist Analysis \

Master Three moe. Grooves By Vinnie Amico

Vinnie Amico

Nate Brown demonstrates how to play three grooves by moe. drummer Vinnie Amico from the band’s latest release, What Happened To The La Las.

Practice Pad \ Jazz \

Ed’s Paradiddle Cymbal Accents & Variations

Danny Gottlieb lays down the magic of Ed Shaughnessy in this lesson, illustrating the paradiddles and accents between his two crash cymbals.

Practice Pad \ Metal \

Matt Byrne: Metalized Linear Drum ‘N’ Bass

Matt Byrne does something completely out of left field for a metal guy: he works on some linear drum ’n’ bass grooves.

Practice Pad \ Concept \

The Path To Total Drum Set Independence Pt. 6

In the sixth independence lesson, we move the ostinato pattern to your left side, while playing a variety of patterns on top with your right.

Artist Analysis \

Dance Beats That Defined ’80s New Wave

In retrospect, 1980s new wave might seem more like a fashion statement than an actual musical style, but it did produce some great drummers.

Practice Pad \ Jazz \

Peter Erskine: Off-Beat Triplets

Here’s a way to add a little rhythmic tension to the traditional jazz ride cymbal pattern simple by inserting some off-beat triplets into the groove.

Practice Pad \ Fusion \

Wally Schnalle: Harmonic Jazz Triplets

We take a look at harmonic comping, in which the two separate rhythms played on two limbs overlap under the standard jazz triplet ride pattern.

Practice Pad \

Billy Martin: From Six To Eight

Billy Martin demonstrates how he switches from 6/8 to 8/8 (4/4), a rhythmic device that traces back to the West African masters of Yoruban culture.

Practice Pad \ Groove \

Terrence Higgins: Double-Stroke Fills

Terrence Higgins gives us the double-stroke roll to practice, a fundamental rudiment and one of the most efficient and effective rudiments available.