Free Drum Lessons
Simple Man - Intro & Verse Beat
Learn the intro and main verse beat used by Bob Burns in the song Simple Man.
Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay - Groove
Learn the main groove used by Will Champion in the song Adventure of a Lifetime.
A Unique Pick Withers Drum Fill Technique
Pick Withers uses a unique drum fill technique throughout the song Sultans of Swing. The most common fills we play are full or partial measure and end with a crash on beat 1. Sometimes, the fill is extended into the next measure, and the fill ends with a crash after beat 1.
Drum Technique in a Bottle
Learn the tom-layering technique used by Stewart Copeland in the classic hit Message in a Bottle.
Drum Fills from Down Under
Learn some of the classic tom fills from the song Down Under by Men at Work.
Simple Power Fills - Charlie Watts Style
Charlie Watts uses simple yet powerful fills in Gimme Shelter. In this lesson, learn his technique and ways to easily make it your own.
Hard Times - Tom Groove
This lesson explores the main tom groove used in the song Hard Times by Paramore and introduces an off-beat hi-hat foot technique.
Thunder & Hi-Hat Technique
Learn to play the chorus groove from Thunder by Imagine Dragons and a simple hi-hat technique to bring a new feel to your grooves.
Intro to All Along The Watchtower
This lesson explores the pickup and drum fills in the intro of All Along The Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix as well as some fun variations for around the kit.
Hi-Hat Fills? Why Not!?
This lesson strays from the common application of drum fills where toms and snare strokes are at the heart of the fill. By placing an emphasis on the hi-hat, a more subtle (but often effective) drum fill can emerge.
Superstition Groove
The intro to Superstition by Stevie Wonder is one of the drum grooves that is instantly recognizable. Studying this intro beat will give you ideas about how to incorporate the techniques into your own playing.
Roll It Out - Snare Drum Solo
As the title implies, this snare solo is all about the rolls. Keep in mind that the tempo marking is only a suggested tempo to shoot for. Playing this solo at any speed is great practice.
