Paradiddle Diddle Groove Using Ghosted Snares A development of the paradiddle diddle groove where the right hand plays the ride and the left ghosted snares.
Paradiddle Diddle Groove Using The High And Floor Toms An orchestration of the existing paradiddle diddle groove.
Playing A 3/4 Groove In 4/4 An introduction to 'polymetered' drum parts where you will be playing a 3/4 pattern underneath music in 4/4. Includes a free backing track.
Playing A 3/4 Groove In 5/4 A 'polymetered' drum parts where a 3/4 waltz style pattern is played underneath music in 5/4. Includes a free backing track.
Pop Style Breaks In Grooves Removing a chunk of a groove to simulate a break in the backing track. A very common idea within pop/rap/hip-hop genres.
Pushed 16th Note Crashes At The End Of The Bar A guide on how to change crash placement to give a 'rushed' feel.
Quarter Note Open Hi Hat Decoration A guide on how to use open hi hats held for a quarter note to decorate a groove.
Quarter Note Snare Grooves Another simple snare placement variation that creates a 'driving' feel similar to the four on the floor.
Quarter Note Triplet Groove Basics A common time groove based on a quarter note triplet, commonly used by Iron Maiden.
Quarter Note Triplet Groove With 16th Kick Decoration A common time groove based on a quarter note triplet decorated with unsual kick placement.
Quarter Note Triplet Groove With Offbeat Eighths A common time groove based on a quarter note triplet, commonly used by Iron Maiden.
Removing The Left Hand From A Groove A very simple groove variation that has many practical and musical applications.
Removing The Right Hand From A Groove A simple groove variation that has many practical applications.
Replacing Snares With Cowbells In Grooves A list of simple grooves where the left hand plays the cowbell.
Replacing Snares With Tambourines In Grooves A list of simple grooves where the left hand plays the tambourine.