In Part 4, we’re going to look at the concept of playing two 16th notes back to back on the kick drum. We’re still keeping steady 8th’s on the hi-hat with 2 & 4 on the snare. The PDF download will provide you with 12 one bar grooves to practice. For anyone just getting into this concept, this is a great chop builder for your kick drum foot. Enjoy! ... read more...

Today’s lesson takes a look at a few different ways to play the Side Stick. Enjoy! ... read more...

Here’s a lesson that takes a look at the importance of knowing how to effectively play a rimshot.  ... read more...

Here’s a groove that sounds great when you move the hands around to the toms!... read more...

Here’s some 16th note rhythms to practice from the lesson Double Bass Groove Workout Part 3. ... read more...

Here are some groove examples from the lesson Basic 16th Note Grooves.... read more...

Here are some groove examples from the lesson Basic 16th Note Grooves Pt 2.... read more...

It's time to expand even more on your 8th note grooves! In today’s lesson we’re going to practice moving both the kick & snare around within the groove catching the “e” and “a” while still keeping steady 8th notes on the hi-hat. ... read more...

This is another lesson for all the people out there just getting started on the kit. Today we’re going to spice up your beats by adding several different 16th note patterns on the snare drum while keeping steady 8th notes on the hi-hat. Hope you enjoy!! ... read more...

Here’s a lesson designed for all the players just getting started on the kit. This lesson will focus on playing various 16th note rhythms on the kick while holding down a steady 8th note pulse on the hi-hat. ... read more...