Welcome to "Nasty Drum Licks" #124 and #125. The six-stroll roll in this lesson refers to the left-handed version (LRRLLR) and the linear idea is something I've been playing for a while now … [Read More...]
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Essential Drum Books: Gary Chaffee’s “Patterns: Time Functioning”
Gary Chaffee is one of the world's most influential drum educators. His students include a dazzling array of well-knowns, including Vinnie Colaiuta, Jonathan Mover, JR Robinson, Joey Kramer, Todd … [Read More...]
The Ultimate Monster Drum Lick?
I know that "The Ultimate Monster Drum Lick" is a pretty provocative title. And I'm actually not particularly prone to hyperbole. But this idea, even at the stage I am at with it--which is … [Read More...]
Nasty Drum Lick 122: The Vinnie Colaiuta Chaka Khan Soundcheck Lick
This is a great lick that looks pretty simple on paper, but it sounds amazing when blazed! I stumbled upon it on YouTube, where master drummer and teacher, John Riley, was demonstrating it at a … [Read More...]
