Triplet Short Fills

By Nate Brown

Because triplets are phrased in threes (as the name "triplet" implies), playing them in groups of two creates a syncopated feel. In the examples below, the toms change every two strokes (i.e. groups of two) within the triplets.

All of the examples use a high tom, middle tom and low tom pattern, but experiment with introducing new patterns to create new sounds.

 

Drum notation for the "Triplet Short Fills" drum lesson.

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Triplet Short Fills

By Nate Brown

Because triplets are phrased in threes (as the name "triplet" implies), playing them in groups of two creates a syncopated feel. In the examples below, the toms change every two strokes (i.e. groups of two) within the triplets.

All of the examples use a high tom, middle tom and low tom pattern, but experiment with introducing new patterns to create new sounds.

 

Drum notation for the "Triplet Short Fills" drum lesson.

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