Bad To The Bone – George Thorogood
In this lesson sponsored by Jammit, learn the main groove for Bad To The Bone as well as some drum fills in 6/8 used to drive the song. Visit JAMMIT.COM
View ArticleClassic 6/8 Fills – Tuesday’s Gone – Lynryd Skynryd
This week's Jammit Tuesday lesson walks through some classic 6/8 fills from Lynryd Skynryd's Tuesday's Gone. This song has a lot of great 6/8 fill examples.
View ArticleHow To Play Toxicity – Chorus
In this lesson, learn a couple 6/8 drum fills and grooves from the song Toxicity by System Of A Down.
View ArticleIris – Goo Goo Dolls – Chorus
Learn the first chorus grooves and fills from the late 90s hit Iris by Goo Goo Dolls.
View ArticleTerminator – Themes
The soundtrack for the movie franchise 'The Terminator' has seen several incarnations over the last 30 years. In this article, we will compare the core rhythms used in sequels to the original theme.
View ArticleEpic 12/8 (or 6/8) Drum Beat & Drum Fill For Beginners & Intermediates
For this week's drum lesson we have got a cracking 12/8 groove and fill for beginner to intermediate level players. The faster you play it the harder it becomes. However, this combo of beat and lick...
View ArticleAccenting the Middle Note in Compound Meter
In compound meters*, the middle-note in each set of three notes is often neglected—overshadowed by the outer notes. In this beat, the middle note is featured, echoing the dotted-quarter-note pulse.
View ArticlePiano Man – Billy Joel
Piano Man, Billy Joel's signature song, was the singer's first single and his most popular song of all time. Although the drums appear low in the mix, drummer Ron Tutt plays a very dynamic and creative...
View ArticleToxicity’s 6/8 Time
This sheet accompanies Nate Brown's video lesson teaching a couple fills and grooves from Toxicity by System Of A Down.
View ArticleIris – Chorus Excerpt
Enjoy a free excerpt from the first chorus of the song Iris by Goo Goo Dolls.
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