Hey Everyone! This idea is something I got from one of my drumming heroes, Dave DiCenso. It's a really cool hand/foot combo. When I heard Dave play it, he used a different rate (32nd notes) and his way of connecting it to other stuff he was playing was slightly different, but never-the-less, it … [Read More...]
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5 Killer Gadd Licks 4 | The Six Stroke Roll
Our fourth installment of "5 Killer Gadd Licks" is a rudimental pattern. I can't remember what recording I first heard it on, but it was definitely Gadd. It might have been from one of his solos with Chick Corea (one transcription of a Gadd solo that includes the six stroke roll can be found … [Read More...]
Your First Drum Lesson: 3 Beginner Drum Beats
If you want to play drums and think you can't or that it's too hard or you're scared...fear not! This drum lesson is for YOU. In the video and PDF worksheet that are included in this lesson, I'm going to show you, in the simplest, easiest way possible, how to play three rock beats. Although … [Read More...]
Five Killer Gadd Licks Three
Hello Everyone! This time we're going to look at another great Steve Gadd idea. It's one of his staples; you'll hear it frequently in his solos. This online drum lesson will include video and a PDF with the lick written out note-for-note. One thing that I talk about in the video is the idea … [Read More...]