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Matt Byrne: Odd-Time Boogaloo Beats

We learn some 1960s boogaloo-style beats in odd time, fusing soul and R&B with Latin rhythm.

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John Stanier: When In Doubt, Flam!

Flams are the spice in our percussive stew. A flam here, a flam there, will liven up even the dumbest of dumb, hard-rock, heavy-metal fills.

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John Stanier: Emergency Warm Ups

Ever been to a gig without the proper amount of time to warm-up beforehand? Here's some exercises that are quick solutions to being ready to play anytime.

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Matt Byrne: Hot Hat Hits Using Sixteenths

Matt Byrne concentrates on some beats that run alternating sixteenth-notes on the hi-hat, with consistent kick hits.

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Matt Byrne: Syncopated Sickness

Matt Byrne shows us some syncopated patterns to gradually incorporate different elements of the beat into as you progress.

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Chad Smith: Tribal Grooves

Chad Smith shows us how to get out of our typical kick-hat-snare rut with some cool tribal grooves.

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John Stanier: Emergency Fills

We’ve all faced those moments on stage when you suddenly have to throw in an unexpected fill. Here are some emergency riffs that will do the trick.

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Matt Byrne: Practice-Sticking Patterns

It’s too easy to resort on familiar routines during practice sessions. Why not shake things up every now and then? Here's a good place to start.

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Jon Stanier: Obnoxious Single Kick Patterns

The following exercises should be played to the correct BPMs and never with two hands on the snare. Also, one out of the four exercises is a joke.

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Mike Cosgrove Does Some Tom Bashin’

Do you want to fatten a groove? Mike Cosgrove suggests that you try playing it on toms rather than cymbals. You might be surprised by the results.