Free Drum Lessons
Expressive Ride Cymbal Techniques
Nate Brown demonstrates sample techniques from Andy Ziker's latest ebook, Funk Up Your Ride.
Third Sixteenth Technique
Check out this technique used in the outro of the song Hey Man Nice Shot as well as some variations of the pattern.
What Is 7/8?
Learn how to play in 7/8 time and some great techniques to keep your drumming brain sharp.
Techniques From I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Learn a technique used in I'm Yours by Jason Mraz. Plus, develop your three-level dynamics.
Hi-Hat Technique - I Need a Dollar
Learn a syncopated, open hi-hat technique used in the song I Need a Dollar by Aloe Blacc.
Sober's Verse Groove Technique
Learn the groove and technique used by Danny Carey throughout the intro and verses of Sober by Tool.
8th Note Jailbreak Sample
This lesson demonstrates a sample exercise from Patrick Marsepoil's latest ebook, 8th Note Jailbreak and some applications for around the kit.
Valentine's Day Tom Groove
This lesson demonstrates the intro tom groove from Valentine's Day by Linkin Park and also some creative ways to borrow the technique to create your own grooves.
New Sounds
In this off-beat lesson, we're taking a step back to create some new sounds on the snare. This is a fun pattern to practice, but most importantly, it may inspire some new ideas in you.
Double Hi-Hat Technique
This lesson focuses on playing the hi-hat with both the stick and the foot pedal at the same time, a technique that Chad Smith often uses.
