I’ve been experimenting with some new drum vocabulary lately. As usual, I like to share the good stuff with you.
This time, I’m sharing an idea that I’ve used a lot; a group of five phrased within 16th note triplets. The pattern I used to always play is RLRLF.
In this iteration of the lick, the pattern is RRLLF with the first double “split” between two sound sources–the high tom and the snare.
Here’s the PDF of the lick: Nasty Drum Lick #130
Take a stab at it and let me know how it goes.
PS. Here are some other related posts:
Paradiddle Plus One: A Killer Drum Solo Vocabulary Idea
Drum Solo Vocabulary: FRLRL as 16th Note Triplets (aka Pattern Control for Drumset)
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Thanks for the cool licks, my buddy Johnny D forwarded it to me, so I’ve sent you my info, so thanks again, and keep these Nasty Licks coming!
Hey Steve!
That’s great!
I will add you to the email list.
Glad you dig.
Mark F
thanks for licks.it would be better for me personally if you had video to show these how to play.not good at reading thanks
HI Greg –
Thanks for letting me know.
I will do my best to add as many videos as possible….
Thanks for reading and checking out the licks!
-Mark F