Free Drum Lessons
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.
Learn to Play the Chorus of "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls
This lesson takes a look at the 6/8 grooves and fills in the first chorus of the late 90s hit, Iris by Goo Goo Dolls. We'll also have a quick refresher of counting rhythms in 6/8 and walk through the sticking patterns.
Drum Fill From Smoke On The Water
The guitar riff from Smoke on the Water seems to get all of the attention. Well, not it in this lesson. We're going to focus on the classic fill that leads into the first chorus of the song. Of course, we'll also look at some variations and ways to use this fill with our own beats.
Here Comes The Half-Time
You may not be familiar with the technical term half-time, but you probably have already recognized the unique feel of a half-time groove.
Hat This Way (Aerosmith "Walk This Way)
Borrowing from the classic and instantly recognizable intro groove from "Walk This Way" by Aerosmith, this lesson focuses on the concept of playing the open hi-hat on beat 1 of the groove.
Chorus Groove and Fill from Shut Up and Dance
This week's lesson examines the main chorus groove and fill from Shut Up and Dance by Walk The Moon. This sixteenth note groove uses the open hi-hat to accent the up-beat, bringing a feel to the groove that makes you want to dance.
Learn the Half-time Bridge from Heavydirtysoul
Learn to play the half-time bridge section from Heavydirty soul by Twenty One Pilots.
Lane Boy's Reggae Rock Fusion Beat
This lesson explores the main groove from the Twenty One Pilot song Lane Boy.
Three Levels of Dynamics with Castle on the Hill
Learn the main tom groove used in the chorus of Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran.
Cross-Over Believer Groove
This lesson walks through the creative cross-over grooves used in the 2nd verse and pre-chorus of the song Believer by Imagine Dragons.
Bang Bang - Drum Intro - Tom Groove Anyone?
Bang Bang is featured on Green Day's latest album Revolution Radio. This lesson explores the upbeat tom groove intro and punk, headbanging classic beat.
Chad Smith Drum Fill - Give It Away
This lesson explores a drum fill played by Chad Smith in the outro section of the song Give It Away. Learn this extending-the-fill technique and some applications for around the drum kit.
