A lesson on starting a phrase with a crash.

A very simple idea for constructing two bar grooves by adding an extra bass drum note at the end of the phrase.

A guide on how to expand one bar grooves by changing one beats worth of groove in the second bar.

Another idea for constructing two bar grooves, this time by changing two beats worth of music in the second bar.

Another idea for two bar groove construction that involves shifting the placement of certain notes within one or both of the bars.

Just a list of eighth additional two bar grooves for you to learn.

Changing the voicing of a groove to use more toms rather than cymbals.

Learn about creating a faster feel without changing tempo.

Learn about creating a slower feel without changing tempo.

Develop your knowledge of half time with these two bar patterns.

This is a groove where the standard right hand part is replaced with a 16th note single stroke roll on the hi hat played with both hands. Snare and bass drums are then added around this rhythmic base.

Familiarize yourself with notation and use of the cross stick technique.

Another simple snare placement variation that creates a 'driving' feel similar to the four on the floor.

Taking simple level 0 grooves and removing the first back beat snare to create a new feel.

Playing straight eighth notes on the feet in a groove.

Jazz is a very different playing style to rock/funk and similar genres, learn the fundamental differences and the building block for all jazz grooves here.

Continue learning basic jazz groove construction ideas by adding some bass drums.

Develop your basic knowledge of jazz style grooves by learning some simple snare placement ideas.

Continue learning basic jazz groove construction ideas by combining quarter note kick and snare placements.

Build up a simple reggae style groove step by step. The full pattern involves offbeat 8th note hi hats and cross sticks.

A second lesson on playing in swing time, this time giving ideas for when the right hand is playing crotchets.

A guide on how to play grooves in a swung timing when the right hand is playing a broken eighth note rhythm.