Free Drum Lessons
Crashing The '& Ah'
In this lesson, the "& ah" is accented with two crashes (and bass strokes). The technique can be used at the end of a drum beat, as shown in example 1. Or, it can be added to the end of a drum fill like in examples 2 through 4.
How To Play Behind These Hazel Eyes - Intro
This lesson explores the intro to Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson and some techniques for applying the fills in a creative way to your own drumming.
Drum Fill from Rock and Roll by Led Zeppelin
Exploring the techniques from my favorite drum fill in the song Rock and Roll by Led Zeppelin, this lesson seeks to dissect the fill and teach you to apply the concepts to your own drumming.
Crash Your Fill
This lesson explores the creation of a second layer using the crash cymbals. Often we get stuck into a rut of using the crash only to end a drum fill. Using the crash in a similar way that you would use a tom or snare creates a unique and fuller sound.
Crash Your Groove
Last week's lesson explored using the crash cymbals to create new levels and dimensions within drum fills. Another overlooked concept is including crashes to create new layers and dimensions in your drum beats. Who says crashes are only for drum filling? This lesson explores some ideas of adding crash cymbals to a foundational groove.
Crash Fills
Drum fills are often comprised of a lot of drums, but adding some crashes into your drum fills can produce a great result.
Unique Crash Placements in "Down-the-Tom" Fills
Accenting the down-the-tom fills with crashes brings a new flavor to the classic fill technique. These four drum fill examples feature the bass drum along with each crash. The audio example plays each fill one time before moving on.
