Left To Right Groove: 23-01-2020 (Fast 5/4 'Animals'Groove)

In this two page level 3 groove lesson you will learn a one bar pattern in 5/4 built using odd snare placements. This is based on the song Animals by Muse is presented in a Left To Right method. The finished groove is a great exercise in hand speed and stamina.

The pack contains a PDF and 8 MP3s in a .zip file.

The size of this pack is 6.7MB.

Left To Right Groove: 23-05-2021 (1 Bar Eighth Note Linear Groove In 5/4)

In this two page level 2 groove lesson you will learn a one bar eighth note linear pattern in 5/4. This is based on This Free Lesson and is presented in a Left To Right method.

The pack contains a PDF and 9 MP3s in a .zip file.

The size of this pack is 6.7MB.

Linear 'R L L F' Full Bar Groove In 5/4

A selection of full bar linear groove in 5/4 using the 'R L L F' sticking.

Linear 8th Note '334' Groove In 5/4

Simple syncopated linear grooves in 5/4 that follow a set eighth note grouping.

Linear Delayed 'R L L F' Full Bar Groove In 5/4

A full bar linear groove in 5/8 using the 'R L L F' sticking that starts on the '+' count after beat 1.

Offbeat 8th Note Open Hi Hat Decoration In 5/4

A guide on how to use open hi hats as decoration in 5/4 grooves with a constant 8th note right hand.

Offbeat 8th Note Right Hand Concept In 5/4

Applying this right hand rhythm concept originally shown in 4/4 to this new time signature.

One Bar 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 Multi Rhythmed 5/4 Constant Double Kick Groove

A use of multiple rhythms across different limbs using syncopated 16th note snares within the time signature of 5/4.

One Beat 16th Note Fills At The End Of A 5/4 Bar

Applying this short fill concept first applied to 4/4 within this new time signature.

One Beat 16th Note Fills At The End Of A 5/4 Bar Starting A Quaver Early

Extending one beat fills in 5/4 to create an interesting fill length.

Phrased Examples Using 2 Bar Patterns In 5/4

Some simple eight bar patterns in the time signature of 5/4 built around two bar groove parts.

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.

Rudiment Workout: 01-05-2020 Four Stroke Ruff In 5/4

In this level 2 rudiment workout lesson you will be learning a relatively simple 5/4 exercise using a four stroke ruff. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated. The pattern is good for developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 10 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 7.8MB.

Rudiment Workout: 08-11-2019 (Sixteenth Note Single Stroke Roll Switching From 4/4 To 5/4)

In this level 3 rudiment workout lesson you will be learning a sixteenth note single stroke roll that switches from 4/4 to 5/4. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you to focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated. The pattern is good for developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 11 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 10MB.

Rudiment Workout: 09-01-2022 (Paradiddle To Singles In 5/4)

In this level 3 rudiment workout lesson you will be developing your co-ordination with an orchestrated sixteenth note paradiddle lesson in 5/4. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated which is useful when flipping between rudiments double strokes. While you are mostly focusing on co-ordination, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 3.5MB.

Rudiment Workout: 10-01-2020 (Switching From Paradiddle To Single Stroke Roll In 5/4)

In this level 2 rudiment workout lesson you will be switching between paradiddles and single stroke rolls within a bar of 5/4. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you to focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated which is handy aeith the switch in sticking. While you are mostly focusing on this switch, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 8.4MB.

Rudiment Workout: 10-09-2021 (Linear 5/4 FLRL)

In this level 3 rudiment workout lesson you will be learning a sixteenth note pattern in 5/4 that uses a linear style hand to foot movement. The exercise is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated which should help with the awkward movements used. While this lesson mostly focuses and co-ordination, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 8.6MB.

Rudiment Workout: 19-05-2023 (5/4 Combining Stickings)

Rudiment Workout: 22-02-2019 (Single Stroke Roll In 5/4)

In this level 2 rudiment workout lesson you will be learning a simple 5/4 exercise where a single stroke roll is orchestrated. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated which can be useful if you are unfamiliar with the time signature. The pattern is good for developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 11.7MB.

Sticking For The Double Stroke Roll In 5/4

Applying this simple sticking to various note values within the new time signature.