Jim Payne – Section 19, Beat 3
Learn the drum beat titled, Jim Payne - Section 19, Beat 3.
View ArticleGiants – Bear Hands – Intro
This groove applies the 3-2 clave on the snare with some syncopated powerful bass strokes to make it rock.
View Article50 Ways to Leave Your Lover intro – Paul Simon
Steve Gadd's distinctive linear groove introduces the song and underpins verses in this classic track, recorded in 1975.
View ArticleRock and Roll – Led Zeppelin – Intro
This is the famous (and often bewildering) intro to the song Rock and Roll by Led Zeppelin.
View ArticleWhich Voicing #7 – Fred – Tony Williams
This example was taken from Fred, a classic track from Tony William's 1975 album, Lifetime. In this section (0:07-1:07), the hi-hat ostinato was played consistently, while the bass and snare drums were...
View ArticleWhich Voicing #8 – Angel of Death Drum Break – Slayer
Dave Lombardo's drum break preceeding the final chorus in Slayer's 'Angel of Death' is one of the most revered moments in heavy metal music (4:23). 6 evenly spaced flams we played on the toms over a...
View ArticleSeven Days – Sting
This inventive groove was played by Vinnie Colaiuta throughout the verses of Sting's 1993 song, Seven Days. The core rhythm is based on eighth notes grouped in 3s and 2s - marked with a bass drum hit...
View ArticleF.T.B. – Robert Glasper – Beat
This microscopically complex beat, played by Damion Reid, sets the tone for Robert Glasper's tune, F.T.B. It features rapid 32nd note paradiddle-diddles played between the hi-hat and snare (beginning...
View ArticleI’m Tweeked / Attack of the 20lb Pizza – Vinnie Colaiuta
This excerpt is taken from melody section [0:37 to 1:12] of "I'm Tweeked / Attack of the 20lb Pizza" from Vinnie Colaiuta's self-titled album (1994).
View ArticleHot For Teacher – Van Halen – Shuffle
This 4-measure (repeated) section is heard at the tail end of Alex Van Halen's famous drum intro – right before his guitarist brother, Eddie, joins in at 0:22.
View ArticleFunk Rock Fusion – Drum Beat
This fusion drum beat conceals the one with multiple layers including the open hi-hat, bass drum and slick rim knock pattern.
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