Free Drum Lessons
Expressive Ride Cymbal Techniques
Nate Brown demonstrates sample techniques from Andy Ziker's latest ebook, Funk Up Your Ride.
Long Distance Runaround - Intro & Verse - Drum Lesson
This lesson outlines the '70s classic hit by Yes. Drummer Bill Bruford brings a unique flavor to this piece, cutting the intro's fast rock groove in half phrasing his back-beat in groups of 5. Not many of us would have even thought to do something like this, and even fewer could make it actually work.
What The Flam Fill?
The flam accent can make for some interestingly cool drum fills when you move it around the kit. This lesson explores some fun fills based on the flam accent.
How To Play Paradise - Coldplay
Nate Brown teaches the classic 16th beat groove from Paradise by Coldplay. Complete with open hi-hat, 32nd notes and sloshy hat dynamics, this groove not only sounds great but is a lot of fun to play.
Time Is Running Out - Pre-chorus Groove
Learn the powerful tom groove from Time Is Running Out by Muse that leads into the chorus. Also learn some great drum fill applications of this pattern.
Bring Me To Life - Groove & Fill
Nate Brown shares a slick drum groove and fill from the final verse of "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence.
Learn the Entire Song
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.
Bored To Death - Intro Groove
Learn the intro groove from the hit Blink 182 song Bored To Death and some ways to orchestrate the pattern around the kit.
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.
Ride Bell - Livin' on a Prayer
Learn a technique used by Tico Torres in the song Livin on a Prayer by Bon Jovi.
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.
