Paradiddle Diddle Groove In Half Time A simple development of the 'basic paradiddle diddle' groove where the snares are moved around to create a half time feel.
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 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.
R L L R L L R L Exercise A two beat phrase that is essentially a modified standard triplet patttern. Can be used as a building block for several fill construction ideas.
Reggae Improvisation Based On A Groove An improvisation walk through based on a reggae groove, includes a Free MP3 Backing Track.
Reggae Improvisation Based On A Rhythm A guide on how to approach a grade 1 or 2 improvisation exercise in a reggae style when only a rhythm is given as a starting point, includes a Free MP3 Backing Track.
Removing The Left Hand From A Groove A very simple groove variation that has many practical and musical 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.